MK42 9BP, Bedford has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.46 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9BP 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 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9BP, encompassing approximately 3516 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 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 22.46 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.69 | 46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.40 | 114.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.27 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.71 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.42 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.85 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.57 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 24.46 | 8.70% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 7.11 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.70 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.27 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.99 | -41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.71 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.42 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.42 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 22.75 | 43.75% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 6.54 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.98 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.41 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.71 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.71 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.85 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.85 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 26.45 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.97 | -28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 5.69 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.55 | -35.71% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.56 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.27 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.71 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.85 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.57 | -85.71% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | -90.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 39.81 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 7.96 | 15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 6.54 | 29.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 6.26 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.98 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.98 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.98 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.84 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.42 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.85 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.85 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.57 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 34.69 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 6.82 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 5.69 | -34.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.83 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.27 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.27 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.71 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.42 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.42 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.42 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 27.30 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 7.39 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.27 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.56 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 32.13 | -23.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 9.95 | -12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.26 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.55 | -18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.56 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.56 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.71 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.42 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.57 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 | 33.84 | 206.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 13.08 | -13.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 7.11 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.70 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.13 | -58.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.42 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.42 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.42 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.85 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 26.45 | -14.71% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 8.25 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.41 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.56 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.99 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.99 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.71 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | -85.71% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 29.57 | 41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 9.67 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.13 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.84 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.56 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.56 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.99 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.14 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.85 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 21.33 | -4.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 6.82 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.13 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.27 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.42 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.57 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 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 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 20.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9BP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 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 | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |