MK42 9GS, Bedford has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9GS 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 9GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9GS, encompassing approximately 5232 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 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.42 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.82 | -21.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.44 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.38 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 19.11 | -25.53% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 6.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.40 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.91 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.34 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.76 | -55.56% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.76 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.57 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 15.29 | 27.03% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 8.98 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.72 | -35.71% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.72 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.96 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.19 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.58 | 54.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.07 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.68 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.53 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.53 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.96 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.96 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 17.20 | 55.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.34 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.24 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.59 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.44 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.29 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.34 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.76 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 16.82 | 8.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.16 | 185.71% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.82 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.91 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.76 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 11.66 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.78 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.34 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.34 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.96 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.96 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.57 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 12.42 | -10.26% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.69 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.76 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.76 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.57 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.19 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 14.52 | 30.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.45 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.53 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.76 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.38 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 13.76 | 11.11% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.73 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.68 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.96 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.76 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.19 | 35.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.16 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.29 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.53 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.15 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 9.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 7 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 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9GS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |