DENTON CLOSE, MK42 8RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8RY

DENTON CLOSE, MK42 8RY, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8RY 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 8RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8RY, encompassing approximately 1399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 8RY 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

DENTON CLOSE, MK42 8RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-33.33%
Shoplifting42.86300.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2920.00%
Other crime24.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-80.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.15166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.7266.67%
Shoplifting53.57150.00%
Other theft23.570.00%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-40.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.57-60.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences611.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2966.67%
Burglary23.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.86-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Public order12.14-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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 offences711.44-12.50%
Other crime25.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.72-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.720.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.291000.00%
Theft from the person17.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.720.00%
Bicycle theft12.140.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences24.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
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 8RY 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
  • 12. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1