BASSIE CLOSE, MK42 9JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9JZ

BASSIE CLOSE, MK42 9JZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK42 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9JZ, encompassing approximately 5523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

MK42 9JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kennedy Road with total crimes: 6

BASSIE CLOSE, MK42 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.39-7.69%
Public order124.359.09%
Shoplifting112.1710.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.27-22.22%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0323.81%
Anti-social behaviour144.71-12.50%
Public order112.5357.14%
Shoplifting101.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.81-10.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.93-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour163.80-46.67%
Shoplifting152.9015.38%
Criminal damage and arson102.7211.11%
Public order71.8140.00%
Bicycle theft41.27300.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Other theft30.54-66.67%
Other crime20.54-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.1088.89%
Anti-social behaviour306.1625.00%
Shoplifting135.43-7.14%
Other theft92.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6328.57%
Public order51.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2417.5614.29%
Violence and sexual offences184.35-33.33%
Shoplifting143.267.69%
Public order82.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.45133.33%
Other theft51.27-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.9166.67%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Drugs40.910.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.5617.39%
Anti-social behaviour214.8975.00%
Shoplifting133.80-60.61%
Public order122.3550.00%
Other theft72.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-40.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3317.56-28.26%
Violence and sexual offences235.97-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour124.16500.00%
Public order82.1760.00%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Drugs50.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-42.86%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4618.29228.57%
Violence and sexual offences268.33-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson74.71-12.50%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Burglary40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.943.03%
Shoplifting146.1627.27%
Vehicle crime92.53350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6360.00%
Public order61.45-14.29%
Other crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-71.43%
Theft from the person20.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.4810.00%
Shoplifting115.970.00%
Public order71.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Burglary40.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.4950.00%
Shoplifting115.4337.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Other theft40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.960.00%
Shoplifting83.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202426
June 202421
May 202434
April 202418
March 202427
February 202423
January 202426
December 202334
November 202333
October 202330
September 202320

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202414
June 202416
May 202430
April 202424
March 202421
February 202412
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 202414
March 202413
February 202433
January 202446
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
  • 2. Ombersley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kennedy Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Sidings
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Aspley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pilcroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 10. St Leonards Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mabel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Davis Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sandhurst Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Darwin Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Beechdale Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goodman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Miller Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Britannia Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. A5141
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Offa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Walsingham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Colby Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Ridgmount Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Gillespie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1