MK42 8WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8WA

MK42 8WA, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8WA 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 8WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8WA, encompassing approximately 2404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 8WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Paddlers Court with total crimes: 2

MK42 8WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour68.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.50-28.57%
Shoplifting42.08300.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.65-30.00%
Other crime32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.16100.00%
Shoplifting52.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.49-14.29%
Burglary52.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.90-36.36%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3237.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.33300.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.65-53.85%
Public order32.500.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

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 offences139.158.33%
Other theft35.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.990.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences54.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 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 2 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
November 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8WA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burgess Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingston Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Paddlers Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vineyard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hartwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emmerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Viking Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1