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

Overview of Crime in MK42 9QL

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 9QL, Bedford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9QL 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 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9QL, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK42 9QL 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 9QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.35-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences86.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.0550.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86-11.11%
Public order33.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.430.00%
Other theft41.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences911.4412.50%
Other theft63.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.3060.00%
Other theft73.05133.33%
Vehicle crime42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.63-16.67%
Other theft41.910.00%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7220.00%
Other theft42.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4866.67%
Other theft51.91-50.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.4842.86%
Violence and sexual offences33.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.25-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.810.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
June 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9QL 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. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1