MK42 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9LU

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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

MK42 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hope Road with total crimes: 4
  • Vulcan Street with total crimes: 4

MK42 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0047.06%
Anti-social behaviour94.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-14.29%
Shoplifting51.0866.67%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7421.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.06-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-25.00%
Public order51.08-16.67%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Shoplifting30.72200.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.37-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson102.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.8033.33%
Public order61.44100.00%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.11-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0820.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.93108.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-16.67%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.41-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour62.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Drugs20.360.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.13-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour43.06100.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-80.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-71.43%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1940.00%
Vehicle crime103.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8075.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.59-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-66.67%
Public order20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.77-34.62%
Vehicle crime63.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.9344.44%
Public order54.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 202414
June 202417
May 202425
April 202412
March 202417
February 202421
January 202415
December 202317
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
February 20244
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vulcan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Sidings
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carroll Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Harewood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Redwood Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Davis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Colby Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1