MK42 9ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9ED

MK42 9ED, Bedford has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.45 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9ED 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 9ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9ED, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

MK42 9ED 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 9ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1619.45220.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.98-51.72%
Public order55.24-28.57%
Other theft41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Drugs31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-71.43%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.93-32.56%
Public order710.85250.00%
Vehicle crime72.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.6225.00%
Bicycle theft51.87400.00%
Drugs41.87300.00%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Burglary21.50-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.9386.96%
Criminal damage and arson716.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-33.33%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Public order21.12-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.75-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.6921.05%
Public order98.6028.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.3720.00%
Bicycle theft52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-33.33%
Drugs41.50300.00%
Burglary31.50-40.00%
Other theft21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-83.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.8146.15%
Public order77.11-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-33.33%
Burglary52.2466.67%
Other theft51.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8725.00%
Bicycle theft51.87400.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.69-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.86125.00%
Public order83.37100.00%
Other theft52.99-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Other crime31.50200.00%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.610.00%
Other theft62.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Burglary41.5033.33%
Public order41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-40.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2017.58-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour77.480.00%
Vehicle crime52.620.00%
Other theft41.8733.33%
Public order41.50-20.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.5837.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.23133.33%
Public order52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime51.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.08-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson65.98100.00%
Vehicle crime52.240.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Other theft31.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.9417.39%
Other theft610.100.00%
Vehicle crime52.2466.67%
Burglary41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50100.00%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.12-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.570.00%
Bicycle theft98.600.00%
Other theft63.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
July 202443
June 202423
May 202419
April 202413
March 202415
February 202420
January 202422
December 202316
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9ED 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. Stafford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cauldwell Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kempston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Edward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1