WALTHAM DRIVE, MK42 9GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9GB

WALTHAM DRIVE, MK42 9GB, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9GB 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 9GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9GB, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9GB 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
  • Halesowen Drive with total crimes: 1

WALTHAM DRIVE, MK42 9GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Burglary10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8342.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.88-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Burglary11.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.4433.33%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.44-71.43%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8840.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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 offences53.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.880.00%
Shoplifting14.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gostwick Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halesowen Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Croyland Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Corby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1