HENDERSON WAY, MK42 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8SS

HENDERSON WAY, MK42 8SS, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8SS, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Larches with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2

HENDERSON WAY, MK42 8SS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 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 offences85.90-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.89150.00%
Shoplifting41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6683.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0850.00%
Shoplifting73.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Other theft30.71-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55100.00%
Shoplifting72.36250.00%
Other theft71.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.18-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6630.00%
Public order33.0750.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.1260.00%
Burglary41.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202415
April 202410
March 20245
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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

  • 1. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Silverdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1