MK42 9AB, Bedford has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.92 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9AB 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 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9AB, encompassing approximately 3008 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 30.92 | 78.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 8.31 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.98 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.99 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.33 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.33 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.66 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.66 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.33 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.00 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.00 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.00 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.66 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 39.89 | -2.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 11.97 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.65 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.32 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.32 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.32 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.66 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.33 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.99 | -64.71% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.99 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.66 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 37.23 | 117.65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 12.30 | 240.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.65 | -36.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.32 | 350.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.99 | -57.89% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.66 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.66 | -54.55% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.66 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.33 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.66 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.33 | -90.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 33.58 | -10.71% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 8.31 | -24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 6.32 | -46.88% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.65 | -42.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 3.66 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.32 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.66 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.00 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.00 | -76.92% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.00 | -84.62% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.66 | -85.71% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 57.18 | 39.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 10.64 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 9.31 | 19.05% |
| Public order | 19 | 8.31 | 90.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.32 | 62.50% |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.32 | 333.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.66 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.66 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.33 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.33 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 43.22 | 26.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 7.98 | -41.03% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 7.65 | 5.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.98 | 266.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.66 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.32 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.66 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.66 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.66 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.66 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.33 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.33 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.66 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 42.22 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 12.96 | -39.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 6.65 | -5.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.32 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.32 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.33 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.99 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.99 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.66 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.00 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 42.22 | -5.71% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 10.97 | -19.51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 10.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.65 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.99 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.33 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.33 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.00 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.33 | -85.71% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 | 42.55 | 156.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 13.63 | 2.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 11.64 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.65 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.33 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.33 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.99 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.66 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.00 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.66 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 36.57 | 3.03% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 11.30 | 45.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.32 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.99 | -8.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.66 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.32 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.33 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.99 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.66 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.33 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 36.24 | -2.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 10.97 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.32 | 71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.99 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.32 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.99 | -36.36% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.33 | -64.29% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.66 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 39.89 | 9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 11.30 | -39.13% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 4.65 | 366.67% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.65 | 180.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.65 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.66 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.32 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.33 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.33 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.33 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.66 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 32.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 10.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9AB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |