MK42 9BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9BF

MK42 9BF, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 227.18 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9BF 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 9BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9BF, encompassing approximately 83 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

MK42 9BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16227.18-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences2191.31100.00%
Public order123.91-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17286.97325.00%
Other theft2203.27100.00%
Public order223.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.910.00%
Other crime111.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.960.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting471.74-50.00%
Burglary147.830.00%
Other theft111.960.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8155.4460.00%
Other theft195.660.00%
Public order111.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.960.00%
Vehicle crime111.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting595.66400.00%
Drugs259.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.910.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft259.78100.00%
Shoplifting123.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.960.00%
Public order111.960.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.870.00%
Other theft111.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.960.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting111.960.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.87-50.00%
Other theft111.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.960.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting235.870.00%
Other theft123.910.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3119.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.87100.00%
Theft from the person123.910.00%
Burglary111.960.00%
Other theft111.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.960.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary147.830.00%
Public order111.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.960.00%
Shoplifting111.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting9