HOLT ROW, MK42 9AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9AT

HOLT ROW, MK42 9AT, Bedford has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9AT 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 9AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9AT, encompassing approximately 3491 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9AT area, explore the MK42 9AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 8
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cauldwell Street with total crimes: 6

HOLT ROW, MK42 9AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2218.91144.44%
Violence and sexual offences156.30-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.300.00%
Other theft51.43-37.50%
Drugs51.43150.00%
Public order41.43-63.64%
Burglary31.15-40.00%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.0720.00%
Public order1110.31175.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.15-10.00%
Other theft82.58700.00%
Vehicle crime82.290.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.430.00%
Other crime41.1533.33%
Shoplifting31.15-25.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.4942.86%
Criminal damage and arson128.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.44-52.38%
Vehicle crime82.86166.67%
Burglary52.290.00%
Public order41.43-66.67%
Shoplifting41.15-69.23%
Other crime31.15200.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.93-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour216.02-27.59%
Shoplifting136.02-35.00%
Public order123.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft83.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.29-50.00%
Burglary51.7266.67%
Vehicle crime31.43-75.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.57-81.82%
Other crime10.57-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2940.9638.10%
Violence and sexual offences248.3133.33%
Shoplifting206.8711.11%
Public order155.73114.29%
Vehicle crime124.3071.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.440.00%
Other theft113.44175.00%
Other crime63.15100.00%
Bicycle theft61.7220.00%
Burglary31.72-66.67%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-75.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2133.235.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.02-45.45%
Shoplifting185.1638.46%
Criminal damage and arson125.16300.00%
Burglary93.44200.00%
Vehicle crime72.5875.00%
Public order72.01-22.22%
Bicycle theft52.01400.00%
Other theft41.43-50.00%
Robbery41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons41.15-20.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Drugs20.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.3626.92%
Anti-social behaviour209.4511.11%
Shoplifting135.73-59.38%
Public order93.720.00%
Other theft82.58100.00%
Possession of weapons52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.43-60.00%
Burglary31.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Robbery30.8650.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3232.65-17.95%
Violence and sexual offences269.17-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour187.455.88%
Vehicle crime105.1666.67%
Public order92.8612.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.58150.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Burglary41.1533.33%
Drugs21.150.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3934.95225.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.176.45%
Anti-social behaviour179.4588.89%
Public order84.87100.00%
Vehicle crime62.2950.00%
Bicycle theft61.72200.00%
Other theft41.72-33.33%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs20.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.07-6.06%
Shoplifting128.8871.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.44-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.8612.50%
Other theft62.58-14.29%
Drugs61.72200.00%
Public order41.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.15-63.64%
Burglary31.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-60.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.2110.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.45175.00%
Vehicle crime113.15450.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.15-20.00%
Other theft72.290.00%
Shoplifting72.0116.67%
Public order62.01-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.72-54.55%
Burglary31.43-25.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.210.00%
Bicycle theft118.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.150.00%
Public order82.860.00%
Other theft72.290.00%
Shoplifting62.010.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 202412
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412
May 202415
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202436
July 202430
June 202421
May 202424
April 202418
March 202433
February 202426
January 202433
December 202331
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 202410
June 202421
May 202429
April 202421
March 202420
February 202418
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202413
May 202420
April 202418
March 202413
February 202432
January 202439
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St John'S Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cauldwell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ombersley Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Endsleigh Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Moulder Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pilcroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedesman Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Cauldwell Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Leonard'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Marys Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1