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

Overview of Crime in MK42 8QH

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8QH, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8QH, encompassing approximately 3389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)

MK42 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Massey Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.9540.00%
Shoplifting52.06-72.22%
Burglary41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Public order20.88100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.27260.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-50.00%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.95166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.36-30.00%
Shoplifting52.06-37.50%
Public order31.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.72233.33%
Shoplifting82.95300.00%
Public order72.36133.33%
Other theft42.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-57.14%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.54250.00%
Burglary32.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-70.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.26-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.2442.86%
Burglary22.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.9671.43%
Violence and sexual offences73.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.6716.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.600.00%
Shoplifting61.77-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-57.14%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.6716.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.06-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6733.33%
Shoplifting62.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Burglary10.88-83.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.260.00%
Burglary61.770.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Massey Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. B531
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tempsford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1