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

Overview of Crime in MK42 9DH

PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9DH, Bedford has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.09 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9DH 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 9DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9DH, encompassing approximately 2984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

MK42 9DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cauldwell Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Endsleigh Road with total crimes: 5

PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.09-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour145.36100.00%
Public order54.69-37.50%
Other theft41.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Burglary20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.12-34.04%
Public order810.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6875.00%
Vehicle crime72.3575.00%
Bicycle theft52.350.00%
Other theft51.6866.67%
Drugs31.68200.00%
Burglary21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4725.8088.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.7575.00%
Burglary42.3533.33%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-33.33%
Other crime31.340.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Public order21.01-83.33%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.454.17%
Public order128.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.020.00%
Bicycle theft52.010.00%
Shoplifting51.68-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-33.33%
Drugs41.34300.00%
Burglary31.34-25.00%
Other theft21.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.4860.00%
Shoplifting118.04120.00%
Public order83.690.00%
Vehicle crime72.6840.00%
Other theft62.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-40.00%
Bicycle theft52.01400.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

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 offences1523.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.03233.33%
Public order83.35100.00%
Other theft52.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.6866.67%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Robbery31.01200.00%
Possession of weapons31.01200.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.10-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.030.00%
Other theft63.3550.00%
Burglary42.0133.33%
Shoplifting41.34300.00%
Public order41.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 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 offences2218.43-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour107.3766.67%
Public order73.3540.00%
Vehicle crime52.350.00%
Other theft41.6833.33%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.4318.18%
Anti-social behaviour68.71100.00%
Public order52.0166.67%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Bicycle theft51.68400.00%
Other theft31.68-50.00%
Burglary21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.76-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.3716.67%
Other theft62.350.00%
Burglary42.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.11-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson610.0520.00%
Other theft62.010.00%
Vehicle crime62.01100.00%
Burglary42.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Bicycle theft41.34-60.00%
Public order31.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.4593.75%
Bicycle theft1010.39900.00%
Other theft63.35100.00%
Public order62.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.360.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202447
June 202425
May 202424
April 202415
March 202418
February 202422
January 202426
December 202322
November 202330
October 202331
September 202316

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 202310
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cauldwell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ombersley Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Endsleigh Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Riverside Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B531
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Moulder Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5141
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitbread Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Ampthill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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