MK42 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9BW

MK42 9BW, Bedford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9BW, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hope Road with total crimes: 4

MK42 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.73-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences115.0310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.42-41.18%
Vehicle crime52.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4930.77%
Anti-social behaviour44.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-40.00%
Other theft10.84-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3344.44%
Other theft53.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.94-35.71%
Other theft72.51-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0516.67%
Other theft93.91350.00%
Vehicle crime42.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.940.00%
Public order43.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Burglary20.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.3320.00%
Burglary63.35200.00%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.26-41.18%
Other theft52.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Public order31.12200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8970.00%
Other theft64.75-40.00%
Shoplifting41.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8225.00%
Other theft102.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.10-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.070.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 20249
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 202410
December 202317
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Offa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Davis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1