BUTLER WAY, MK42 8TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8TR

BUTLER WAY, MK42 8TR, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8TR 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 8TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8TR, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

MK42 8TR 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

BUTLER WAY, MK42 8TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-55.56%
Other crime31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 behaviour912.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.8920.00%
Shoplifting52.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16100.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-68.75%
Burglary42.16100.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8045.45%
Anti-social behaviour26.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2157.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
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 offences76.9140.00%
Burglary43.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.64-61.54%
Public order32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5144.44%
Other theft35.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.48350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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 arson23.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.62-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences118.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 202416
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20242
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 8TR 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. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Viking Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1