MILE ROAD, MK42 9SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9SP

MILE ROAD, MK42 9SP, Bedford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9SP 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 9SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9SP, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

MK42 9SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gostwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Avenue with total crimes: 3

MILE ROAD, MK42 9SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.18500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-25.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.98-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-75.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3618.75%
Anti-social behaviour85.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1777.78%
Anti-social behaviour24.78-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.99-25.00%
Shoplifting12.690.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.989.09%
Anti-social behaviour23.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2622.22%
Vehicle crime73.29600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.090.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0812.50%
Other theft22.690.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences85.08-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.77125.00%
Public order25.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-38.46%
Public order42.3933.33%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.280.00%
Public order33.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 202419
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202318
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gostwick Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mile Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carroll Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Harewood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Corby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1