MK42 9EP, Bedford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9EP 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 9EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9EP, encompassing approximately 4413 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.88 | -29.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.85 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.68 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 14.50 | -46.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.44 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.81 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.36 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.68 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.23 | -85.71% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 17.45 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.20 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.59 | -56.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.68 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.68 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.68 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 18.35 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.80 | -36.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.63 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.04 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.59 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.13 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.91 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.91 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.45 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 20.85 | 31.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 5.66 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.44 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.81 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.59 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.36 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.13 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 16.99 | -9.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 4.31 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.72 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.81 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.36 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.13 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.68 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 17.45 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.76 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.76 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.04 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.36 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.91 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 12.69 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.98 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.72 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.36 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 12.01 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.44 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.13 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.68 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
In December 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 14.05 | -6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.80 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.13 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.91 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 15.63 | 18.52% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.25 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.13 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.13 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.13 | -55.56% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.91 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.91 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.37 | 35.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.12 | 800.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.04 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.36 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 8.61 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9EP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |