LILLESHALL DRIVE, MK42 9FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9FG

LILLESHALL DRIVE, MK42 9FG, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9FG 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 9FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9FG, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gostwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mowbray Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bunyans Mead with total crimes: 2

LILLESHALL DRIVE, MK42 9FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.88200.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.71-60.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.88400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.94-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.30-12.50%
Burglary14.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.71-55.56%
Burglary22.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.1880.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.53150.00%
Burglary32.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88-20.00%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.710.00%
Other crime12.940.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.000.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.770.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gostwick Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Halesowen Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1