MK42 8UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8UB

MK42 8UB, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8UB, encompassing approximately 1889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cox'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Austin Canons Way with total crimes: 2
  • Austin Canons with total crimes: 2

MK42 8UB 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.64-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1850.00%
Drugs23.180.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.23-20.00%
Public order32.12200.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.23-64.29%
Burglary52.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-80.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.9455.56%
Vehicle crime57.410.00%
Public order32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7650.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.940.00%
Burglary42.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3533.33%
Other theft32.120.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In January 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 offences55.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-25.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cox'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Austin Canons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Austin Canons
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stafford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1