THETFORD CLOSE, MK42 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8PF

THETFORD CLOSE, MK42 8PF, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.85 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8PF, encompassing approximately 4554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Larches with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2

THETFORD CLOSE, MK42 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.85-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9825.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Other theft40.8833.33%
Public order30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.29-25.00%
Other theft30.66-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.71125.00%
Other theft71.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson52.85400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.1750.00%
Public order22.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.20233.33%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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 offences43.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

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 offences125.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.710.00%
Burglary51.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Silverdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1