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

Overview of Crime in MK42 9QG

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9QG, Bedford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9QG, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9QG area, explore the MK42 9QG 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hope Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maryville Road with total crimes: 3

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9QG 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
Shoplifting1710.36-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences115.0322.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting2312.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.88-30.77%
Other theft42.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.36-23.53%
Other theft73.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.54112.50%
Other theft85.03300.00%
Vehicle crime52.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0685.71%
Burglary53.85150.00%
Other theft41.48-20.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.69-12.50%
Other theft52.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Public order41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8833.33%
Other theft62.37-40.00%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.9925.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.51-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.960.00%
Burglary52.660.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 202413
April 202417
March 20248
February 202413
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
September 20235

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 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
December 20231

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Eastville Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Muswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1