GILLESPIE CLOSE, MK42 9JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9JQ

GILLESPIE CLOSE, MK42 9JQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9JQ 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 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9JQ, encompassing approximately 5718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 9JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Endsleigh Road with total crimes: 5

GILLESPIE CLOSE, MK42 9JQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.8562.50%
Shoplifting62.27100.00%
Other theft61.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Public order30.70-72.73%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.69-5.71%
Public order115.7722.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-45.45%
Other crime51.05400.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.1210.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.92-33.33%
Public order91.75-10.00%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Other theft40.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.51-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour154.90-50.00%
Public order102.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7511.11%
Bicycle theft41.7533.33%
Other theft40.70-50.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.0676.19%
Anti-social behaviour306.4736.36%
Criminal damage and arson95.2512.50%
Public order81.5714.29%
Other theft81.4060.00%
Vehicle crime61.4050.00%
Other crime41.05100.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2214.3410.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.85-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson83.67100.00%
Public order71.40-22.22%
Other theft51.22-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.8733.33%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.91-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour205.07150.00%
Public order93.5080.00%
Other theft91.57350.00%
Burglary61.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.70200.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-57.14%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.24-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour85.60166.67%
Vehicle crime71.4075.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-16.67%
Burglary30.870.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.292.63%
Criminal damage and arson66.82-40.00%
Public order51.05150.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-50.00%
Other theft40.7033.33%
Shoplifting40.70100.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.94-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.6566.67%
Vehicle crime81.75100.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Other theft30.70-25.00%
Other crime30.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.990.00%
Public order61.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.05-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-20.00%
Other theft40.70-42.86%
Burglary40.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.420.00%
Public order85.250.00%
Other theft71.400.00%
Bicycle theft71.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
July 202435
June 202428
May 202437
April 202421
March 202429
February 202432
January 202439
December 202338
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 202430
April 202422
March 202420
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
January 20244
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Vulcan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Sidings
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5141
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Firbank Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Darwin Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Redwood Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Offa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ampthill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Colby Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1