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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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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 11.89 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.85 | 62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.27 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.05 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.05 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.87 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.70 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.52 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 14.69 | -5.71% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.77 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.92 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.40 | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.05 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.52 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.52 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 13.82 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.12 | 10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.92 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.75 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.57 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 14.51 | -24.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.90 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.62 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.75 | 11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.75 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.70 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.52 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 19.06 | 76.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 6.47 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.25 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.57 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.40 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.40 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.52 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 14.34 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 3.85 | -27.59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.67 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.40 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.22 | -44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.87 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.70 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 15.91 | -9.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.07 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.50 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.57 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.70 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.52 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 12.24 | -17.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.60 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.40 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.87 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.87 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 13.29 | 2.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.82 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.05 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.70 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.70 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.70 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.52 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 12.94 | -5.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.65 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.75 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.70 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.52 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.52 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.17 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 14.16 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.05 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.05 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.70 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.70 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.70 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 12.42 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.25 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.40 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.22 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.87 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.52 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 8.92 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 40 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 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 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 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 9JQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |