MK42 9LU, Bedford has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9LU, encompassing approximately 5546 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 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 11.00 | 47.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.51 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.62 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.08 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.90 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.18 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 9.74 | 21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.06 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.08 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.08 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.90 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 9.37 | -17.65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.52 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.80 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.44 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.08 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.72 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 8.11 | -32.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.06 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.08 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.08 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.54 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 7.93 | 108.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.51 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 0.90 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.54 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 5.41 | -29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.16 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.08 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.36 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 6.13 | -19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.06 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.36 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.36 | -71.43% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 9.19 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.79 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.80 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 5.59 | -11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.36 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 5.77 | -34.62% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.06 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.08 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.18 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 7.93 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.69 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.54 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 7.39 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.25 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.54 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.36 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.36 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9LU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |