MABEL ROAD, MK42 9JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9JD

MABEL ROAD, MK42 9JD, Bedford has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9JD 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 9JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9JD, encompassing approximately 5333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9JD area, explore the MK42 9JD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

MK42 9JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Endsleigh Road with total crimes: 5

MABEL ROAD, MK42 9JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.12-31.25%
Shoplifting184.12-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour113.3737.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Public order20.37-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.56-3.03%
Shoplifting236.000.00%
Public order104.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-37.50%
Burglary40.940.00%
Other theft40.75300.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.1913.79%
Anti-social behaviour106.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.8733.33%
Public order51.50-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.94-20.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.817.41%
Anti-social behaviour155.44-50.00%
Public order82.8160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-25.00%
Shoplifting51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime50.9466.67%
Other theft40.94-66.67%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.0057.89%
Violence and sexual offences275.628.00%
Other theft125.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2514.29%
Public order51.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour194.69-5.00%
Other theft123.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2575.00%
Public order61.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.063.45%
Anti-social behaviour205.62150.00%
Other theft103.75150.00%
Public order91.8780.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7533.33%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Drugs10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.31-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.44166.67%
Vehicle crime81.50166.67%
Burglary51.5025.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Other theft40.94-33.33%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.81-10.26%
Other theft66.56-25.00%
Public order51.1266.67%
Burglary40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.448.33%
Other theft87.31-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.5075.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Shoplifting40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.8133.33%
Other theft136.758.33%
Public order52.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.310.00%
Other theft125.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.250.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Bicycle theft51.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
July 202433
June 202429
May 202427
April 202425
March 202430
February 202429
January 202435
December 202339
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 202430
April 202419
March 202420
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Ombersley Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Endsleigh Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Sidings
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A5141
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Firbank Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Darwin Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Churchville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Offa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ampthill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Davis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Colby Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Houghton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1