MK42 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9DW

MK42 9DW, Bedford has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.50 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9DW, encompassing approximately 3199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9DW 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

MK42 9DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.50112.50%
Violence and sexual offences165.31-48.39%
Public order55.00-50.00%
Other theft41.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-85.71%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.07-39.22%
Public order109.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1360.00%
Vehicle crime72.5040.00%
Other theft62.19100.00%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%
Drugs31.56200.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.6396.15%
Criminal damage and arson715.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-68.75%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Burglary31.56-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Public order20.94-85.71%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.13-36.00%
Public order145.0055.56%
Bicycle theft64.3820.00%
Shoplifting51.88-58.33%
Burglary41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-33.33%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Other theft21.25-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.63-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.6944.44%
Anti-social behaviour258.1313.64%
Shoplifting127.81140.00%
Other theft113.75266.67%
Public order93.4412.50%
Vehicle crime82.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.88400.00%
Burglary41.56-33.33%
Other crime31.2550.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2228.44-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences186.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.63150.00%
Public order83.1314.29%
Burglary62.5050.00%
Vehicle crime61.88100.00%
Possession of weapons51.88150.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Other theft31.56-57.14%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2324.3853.33%
Violence and sexual offences187.19-25.00%
Public order75.630.00%
Other theft72.1975.00%
Shoplifting52.19400.00%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.63-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour157.50114.29%
Public order74.6940.00%
Vehicle crime62.1920.00%
Other theft41.8833.33%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.3810.71%
Anti-social behaviour79.6940.00%
Public order52.1966.67%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Bicycle theft51.56400.00%
Other theft31.56-50.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-88.89%

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 offences2820.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.7550.00%
Other theft62.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.56-28.57%
Public order31.560.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.57-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour78.7575.00%
Vehicle crime72.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.1920.00%
Other theft61.88-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.88-50.00%
Burglary41.56100.00%
Public order31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.1365.00%
Bicycle theft1010.31900.00%
Other theft73.13133.33%
Public order62.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.250.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 202425
April 202422
March 202423
February 202415
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202451
June 202426
May 202426
April 202418
March 202418
February 202424
January 202431
December 202328
November 202328
October 202333
September 202320

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 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9DW 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. Pilcroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. St Leonard'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kempston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Edward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1