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

Overview of Crime in MK42 9QA

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9QA, Bedford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9QA, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hope Road with total crimes: 4

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.04-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences115.4122.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.32-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.09-16.67%
Public order31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1850.00%
Other theft41.91-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.13-23.08%
Other theft73.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8662.50%
Other theft84.14166.67%
Vehicle crime42.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-25.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.95-66.67%
Public order20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.23-10.00%
Burglary62.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Other theft41.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9511.11%
Other theft53.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5912.50%
Other theft62.86-40.00%
Shoplifting41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.9511.11%
Violence and sexual offences83.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.36-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.500.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goodman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1