MK42 9LE, Bedford has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9LE 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 9LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9LE, encompassing approximately 5296 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 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 15.86 | 21.05% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.34 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.64 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.94 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.94 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.38 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.38 | -84.62% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 17.37 | -20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.59 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.40 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.45 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.70 | -53.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.94 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.76 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.76 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.42 | 26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.53 | -21.05% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.83 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.83 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.27 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.89 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 18.31 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.96 | -47.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 3.59 | -40.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.51 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.76 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.76 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.76 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 24.73 | 12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 6.80 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 6.04 | 9.09% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.53 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.89 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.51 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.32 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 22.28 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 6.04 | 15.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 4.15 | -36.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.02 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.70 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.51 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.13 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.13 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.94 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.94 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 19.26 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.72 | 71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 4.53 | -45.71% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.59 | 11.11% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.89 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.32 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.57 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 18.50 | -25.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 6.61 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.78 | 55.56% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.64 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.13 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.94 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 21.52 | 213.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 8.87 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.66 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.70 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.94 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.94 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.57 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 13.22 | 36.84% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.83 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.32 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.13 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.38 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 13.97 | -20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.59 | -31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.51 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.13 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.94 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.76 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 14.54 | 26.32% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.53 | 69.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.15 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.51 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.76 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.57 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 13.78 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9LE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |