MK42 9RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9RD

MK42 9RD, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9RD 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 9RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9RD, encompassing approximately 2557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Marys Close with total crimes: 1
  • Little Townsend Close with total crimes: 1

MK42 9RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30200.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.47100.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.60140.00%
Vehicle crime34.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8766.67%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2650.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0450.00%
Vehicle crime42.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6933.33%
Burglary31.560.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.080.00%
Other theft13.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 202412
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1