MK42 8PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8PN

MK42 8PN, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8PN 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 8PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8PN, encompassing approximately 2484 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Austin Canons Way with total crimes: 2
  • Austin Canons with total crimes: 2

MK42 8PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.82-30.00%
Other crime32.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.41-66.67%
Burglary52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2715.38%
Criminal damage and arson56.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.46160.00%
Other theft55.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Public order11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23400.00%
Burglary42.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.63-28.57%
Other theft32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-75.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Public order11.610.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-66.67%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202415
April 202413
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8PN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Austin Canons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Austin Canons
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Silverdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1