AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9PP

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9PP, Bedford has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9PP 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 9PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9PP, encompassing approximately 4375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9PP area, explore the MK42 9PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

MK42 9PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Endsleigh Road with total crimes: 5

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.57-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences144.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2057.14%
Other theft32.510.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46-77.78%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.34-36.36%
Shoplifting236.400.00%
Public order95.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Burglary40.91300.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-66.67%
Other theft30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.4525.71%
Criminal damage and arson910.0528.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.06-42.86%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.6594.44%
Anti-social behaviour148.00-48.15%
Public order73.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.600.00%
Other theft51.60-58.33%
Shoplifting51.14400.00%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Bicycle theft31.14-40.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.5158.82%
Violence and sexual offences186.17-21.74%
Other theft124.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7416.67%
Bicycle theft51.600.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Public order30.69-50.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.45-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour175.26-10.53%
Other theft103.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.29100.00%
Public order61.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour195.48137.50%
Other theft104.34150.00%
Public order82.29100.00%
Burglary41.83-33.33%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.25-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.80166.67%
Vehicle crime81.83100.00%
Burglary61.83200.00%
Other theft41.37-42.86%
Public order40.9133.33%
Other crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.43-26.47%
Other theft75.71-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.0047.83%
Other theft87.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8350.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Shoplifting40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.48-11.54%
Other theft125.26-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9133.33%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-40.00%
Public order30.69-40.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.850.00%
Other theft135.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.970.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 202444
June 202435
May 202418
April 202423
March 202424
February 202421
January 202425
December 202334
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 202427
April 202417
March 202419
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Ombersley Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Endsleigh Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5141
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Churchville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Offa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ampthill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Davis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Colby Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Edward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1