MK42 9GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9GR

MK42 9GR, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9GR 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 9GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9GR, encompassing approximately 2237 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9GR 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

MK42 9GR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.89-80.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.05-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour35.36-40.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3985.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.81-44.44%
Burglary12.230.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.2880.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Vehicle crime32.23200.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

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 offences44.47-50.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9214.29%
Other crime13.580.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-70.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.260.00%
Shoplifting14.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 202310

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 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9GR 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
  • 6. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Corby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1