MK42 9XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9XA

MK42 9XA, Bedford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9XA 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 9XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9XA, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK42 9XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Gostwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mowbray Road with total crimes: 2

MK42 9XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.86133.33%
Public order32.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Burglary21.12-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-72.22%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.4738.46%
Anti-social behaviour36.73-25.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4862.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.86-63.64%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.7383.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.74100.00%
Burglary52.24400.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 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 offences54.86-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4912.50%
Other crime13.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences85.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.73-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.360.00%
Shoplifting14.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Gostwick Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carroll Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Corby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1