NEWBURY CLOSE, MK42 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8QF

NEWBURY CLOSE, MK42 8QF, Bedford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK42 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8QF, encompassing approximately 3033 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 8QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Halsey Road with total crimes: 4

NEWBURY CLOSE, MK42 8QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences610.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.98-45.45%
Shoplifting41.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-42.86%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.21-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.63-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.31133.33%
Public order42.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.66-75.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.1936.36%
Violence and sexual offences94.9550.00%
Public order42.9733.33%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-50.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.211000.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.98200.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2666.67%
Other theft33.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.66-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2620.00%
Shoplifting41.9833.33%
Other theft31.320.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.93-37.50%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25-42.86%
Shoplifting42.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.57100.00%
Shoplifting54.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.3125.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Shoplifting20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.25-25.00%
Shoplifting51.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.560.00%
Burglary72.640.00%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Halsey Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hulme Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Massey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B531
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vineyard Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Emmerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Tempsford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Vyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gulliver Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Egglestone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Foster Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Newbury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Foster Road
    Total1
    Other theft1