PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9BY

PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9BY, Bedford has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.44 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9BY, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

MK42 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5141 with total crimes: 11
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cauldwell Street with total crimes: 6

PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1929.4446.15%
Violence and sexual offences167.66-48.39%
Other theft86.4560.00%
Public order73.23-22.22%
Drugs62.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-62.50%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.87-36.73%
Anti-social behaviour1312.5030.00%
Public order95.2450.00%
Vehicle crime83.63166.67%
Bicycle theft63.230.00%
Other theft52.4225.00%
Drugs32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-81.82%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.9096.00%
Criminal damage and arson1119.76120.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.44-16.67%
Public order64.03-53.85%
Burglary42.420.00%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Drugs31.21-50.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.060.00%
Public order1310.0844.44%
Anti-social behaviour125.249.09%
Bicycle theft74.8416.67%
Drugs62.82500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42-16.67%
Shoplifting52.02-54.55%
Burglary42.02-20.00%
Other theft31.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour1110.0837.50%
Shoplifting114.44120.00%
Vehicle crime104.4466.67%
Public order94.0328.57%
Other theft93.63350.00%
Bicycle theft63.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42-40.00%
Burglary52.42-16.67%
Other crime22.02-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.64-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson106.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.03-20.00%
Public order73.2340.00%
Burglary62.8250.00%
Vehicle crime62.42200.00%
Robbery52.42150.00%
Shoplifting52.0225.00%
Possession of weapons42.0233.33%
Bicycle theft31.610.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.024.76%
Anti-social behaviour108.870.00%
Other theft54.03-16.67%
Public order52.02-37.50%
Burglary42.02100.00%
Shoplifting41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Possession of weapons31.61200.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.470.00%
Public order84.0314.29%
Other theft63.2350.00%
Vehicle crime52.420.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.237.14%
Anti-social behaviour1012.1042.86%
Public order74.0316.67%
Bicycle theft62.82200.00%
Vehicle crime52.42-16.67%
Other theft42.02-50.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-77.78%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.2928.57%
Other theft83.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.2316.67%
Public order62.8220.00%
Vehicle crime62.42-14.29%
Drugs42.42300.00%
Bicycle theft21.61-50.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.237.69%
Criminal damage and arson711.2916.67%
Vehicle crime72.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.82-14.29%
Other theft62.42-33.33%
Public order52.420.00%
Bicycle theft42.02-66.67%
Burglary31.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Drugs10.81-75.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.050.00%
Bicycle theft1210.480.00%
Other theft94.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Drugs42.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202449
June 202425
May 202425
April 202415
March 202422
February 202421
January 202430
December 202328
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. B531
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moulder Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pilcroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harrow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pattern Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cauldwell Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kempston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Maitland Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Battison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1