MK42 9BN, Bedford has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9BN, encompassing approximately 5447 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 10.65 | -30.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.22 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.02 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.92 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.73 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.73 | -70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.37 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 14.69 | -32.65% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.06 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.84 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.28 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.10 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.73 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.55 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.55 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 15.97 | 44.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.99 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.02 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.84 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.10 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 16.34 | 9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 6.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.75 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.02 | 42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.84 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.37 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 18.54 | 47.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.69 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.51 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.65 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.28 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 15.05 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 4.04 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.85 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.47 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.28 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.73 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.37 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 16.15 | -3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.96 | 122.22% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.67 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.84 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.55 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 11.75 | -24.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.14 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.65 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.92 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.55 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 13.40 | -7.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.79 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.28 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.92 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.73 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.73 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.55 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.55 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 13.77 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.84 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.73 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.55 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.18 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.18 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 13.58 | 16.13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.61 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.92 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.73 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.73 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.73 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 13.40 | 24.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.69 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.47 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.92 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.55 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 9.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 49 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9BN postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |