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

Overview of Crime in MK42 8SZ

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8SZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8SZ, encompassing approximately 1499 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)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Honey Hill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Paddlers Court with total crimes: 2

HILLGROUNDS ROAD, MK42 8SZ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.670.00%
Shoplifting42.67300.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 offences612.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0180.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0040.00%
Shoplifting54.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary11.33-83.33%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary614.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.00-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour53.33150.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.3430.00%
Vehicle crime48.67300.00%
Other crime22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6750.00%
Burglary44.00300.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Other crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 offences34.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingston Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Honey Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Paddlers Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cox'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Viking Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ouseland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1