MK42 9TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9TS

MK42 9TS, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9TS 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 9TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9TS, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK42 9TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southway with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 3

MK42 9TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.41-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.56-73.08%
Violence and sexual offences23.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.74333.33%
Violence and sexual offences512.040.00%
Public order22.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.63-25.00%
Other theft12.78-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.80700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.700.00%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6366.67%
Public order22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.63300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8550.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-60.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7825.00%
Public order12.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3133.33%
Other crime11.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.63-50.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.560.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202426
June 202426
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Foxglove Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sandleford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1