BIRCHDALE AVENUE, MK42 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8NU

BIRCHDALE AVENUE, MK42 8NU, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.11 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 500 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK42 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8NU, encompassing approximately 4744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 8NU area, explore the MK42 8NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

MK42 8NU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Thornton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2
  • Northdale Close with total crimes: 1

BIRCHDALE AVENUE, MK42 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-33.33%
Other crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.43-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour40.84300.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.858.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.7433.33%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.11200.00%
Other theft62.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.32-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7980.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.48-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.26-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson156.11400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.16100.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202413
April 202412
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 202315
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 8NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silverdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1