PRENTICE GARDENS, MK42 8TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8TJ

PRENTICE GARDENS, MK42 8TJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8TJ 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 8TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8TJ, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

MK42 8TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Vineyard Way with total crimes: 1
  • Westminster Gardens with total crimes: 1

PRENTICE GARDENS, MK42 8TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.72-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-61.54%
Other crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Shoplifting11.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.3885.71%
Violence and sexual offences75.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.02150.00%
Shoplifting52.16150.00%
Public order32.1650.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.64250.00%
Burglary73.02250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.02-60.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6436.36%
Criminal damage and arson36.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0375.00%
Burglary43.02300.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

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 offences48.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7640.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.33-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.740.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202413
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingston Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Vineyard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1