SEXTON AVENUE, MK42 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9RJ

SEXTON AVENUE, MK42 9RJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9RJ, encompassing approximately 3065 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9RJ area, explore the MK42 9RJ 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: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK42 9RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Maryville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2

SEXTON AVENUE, MK42 9RJ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.81-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences75.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.50-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1837.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.590.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.46-33.33%
Other theft52.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.44-7.69%
Other theft63.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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 offences1310.76225.00%
Other theft84.24166.67%
Vehicle crime52.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8566.67%
Other theft43.260.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 offences66.5220.00%
Other theft41.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

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 offences56.85150.00%
Other theft51.63-50.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.8742.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.520.00%
Other theft72.610.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Maryville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1