BLUNDELL PLACE, MK42 9XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9XB

BLUNDELL PLACE, MK42 9XB, Bedford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9XB 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 9XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9XB, encompassing approximately 2974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9XB 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
  • Broad Avenue with total crimes: 3

BLUNDELL PLACE, MK42 9XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.08550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-77.78%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.72-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.72133.33%
Other crime22.35100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7377.78%
Anti-social behaviour35.38-80.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.030.00%
Burglary41.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0422.22%
Other crime13.700.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 202415
March 20245
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9XB 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. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mile Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carroll Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Harewood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Corby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1