ABBEY FIELDS, MK42 9GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9GP

ABBEY FIELDS, MK42 9GP, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9GP 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 9GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9GP, encompassing approximately 1606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 3
  • Halesowen Drive with total crimes: 1

ABBEY FIELDS, MK42 9GP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.22-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.9640.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.110.00%
Public order22.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.36300.00%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.22-25.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60100.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3620.00%
Other crime13.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6066.67%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.980.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Foxglove Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Halesowen Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Croyland Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sandleford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Wildflower Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1