MK42 9HB, Bedford has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.76 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9HB 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 9HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9HB, encompassing approximately 3851 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 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 13.76 | -39.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.41 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.15 | -55.56% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.04 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.26 | -85.71% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 19.47 | -44.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.27 | 350.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.08 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.78 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.78 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 21.81 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 12.98 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.08 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.08 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.30 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.78 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.78 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.52 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 22.59 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 7.79 | -36.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.15 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.56 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.30 | -58.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.30 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.04 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.26 | -87.50% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 29.86 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 7.27 | 13.64% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.49 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.12 | 140.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.12 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.60 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.08 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.56 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.30 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.04 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 25.70 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.45 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.60 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.34 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.82 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.56 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.30 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.04 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.78 | -57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 21.81 | 83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 5.71 | -4.55% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.45 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.08 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.82 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.30 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.04 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.04 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 15.58 | -29.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.71 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.12 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.82 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.56 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.04 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.62 | 6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.05 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.56 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.52 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.26 | -90.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 17.40 | 7.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.53 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.60 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.30 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.30 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.78 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 17.92 | -15.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 7.01 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.08 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.56 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.56 | -58.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.30 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 19.47 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 8.31 | 1100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.12 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.82 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.56 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.30 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.04 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 11.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9HB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |