MK42 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8QT

MK42 8QT, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8QT, encompassing approximately 2506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 8QT area, explore the MK42 8QT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 8QT 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
  • Vineyard Way with total crimes: 1

MK42 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-20.00%
Shoplifting41.60300.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.78-16.67%
Other theft22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.9712.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.590.00%
Shoplifting52.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.78166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.1920.00%
Public order32.39200.00%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In May 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 offences57.98-50.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-25.00%
Public order22.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.58-27.27%
Public order33.190.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.18-8.33%
Other theft34.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.99300.00%
Possession of weapons14.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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 offences33.1950.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.780.00%
Burglary23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 202312
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8QT 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. Vineyard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emmerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Viking Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Public order1