MK42 9AN, Bedford has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.78 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9AN 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 9AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9AN, encompassing approximately 3335 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 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 25.78 | 76.92% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 6.90 | 183.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 5.10 | -46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.50 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.50 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.20 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.90 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | -87.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 28.48 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 8.99 | -23.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.40 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.10 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.80 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.80 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.50 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.50 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 26.98 | 92.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 8.10 | -32.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.10 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.30 | -35.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.70 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.50 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 26.98 | -32.43% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.50 | -30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.20 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.20 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.70 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.40 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.80 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.50 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.90 | -81.82% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.60 | -88.89% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 42.87 | 48.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 11.09 | 5.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 6.30 | 5.26% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.00 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.50 | -8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.30 | 37.50% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.30 | 125.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.70 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.80 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.50 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.20 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 36.88 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 7.50 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 6.00 | 46.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.70 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.60 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.40 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.40 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.80 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.20 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 30.88 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 8.99 | 5.26% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.00 | -59.38% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.90 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.40 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.50 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.50 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.50 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.90 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 34.18 | -17.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 9.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 7.50 | 5.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.70 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.70 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.50 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.50 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 | 33.58 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 11.69 | -13.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 7.50 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.40 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.50 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.50 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.90 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.90 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 27.58 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 8.69 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.90 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.30 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.30 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.80 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.80 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.20 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 27.58 | 11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 8.69 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.90 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.60 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.00 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.10 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.50 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.90 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 23.39 | 4.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 7.80 | -45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 3.60 | 350.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.70 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.80 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.50 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.50 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.20 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 23.09 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 7.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 6.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9AN postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |