MK42 9ES, Bedford has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9ES 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 9ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9ES, encompassing approximately 5926 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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 9.79 | 4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.71 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.01 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.17 | -85.71% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 10.80 | 10.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.54 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.18 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.01 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.51 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.51 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 9.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.21 | -21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.86 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.52 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.67 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 10.29 | -40.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.21 | -51.72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.36 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.84 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.67 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.51 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.40 | 31.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.89 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.01 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.84 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 10.63 | 15.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 3.71 | -30.43% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 12.49 | -11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.88 | 137.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.21 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.51 | -62.50% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.51 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.51 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 10.97 | -3.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.39 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.52 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.35 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.35 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.51 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.51 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 9.45 | -12.90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.56 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.01 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 9.62 | 6.90% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.23 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.35 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.01 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 9.28 | 52.63% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.67 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.51 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 7.59 | 26.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.21 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.84 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 6.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9ES postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |