HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8QG

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8QG, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8QG, encompassing approximately 1727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sauton Close with total crimes: 2

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-33.33%
Shoplifting42.32300.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

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 offences610.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-20.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.1666.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.89-44.44%
Shoplifting52.89150.00%
Other theft22.890.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.00125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2150.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.10-33.33%
Burglary32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-60.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.52-28.57%
Burglary32.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Public order11.74-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.68-30.00%
Other crime24.050.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.790.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.68266.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.37100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burgess Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingston Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Sauton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Emmerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Downham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Viking Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Public order1