MK42 9XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9XE

MK42 9XE, Bedford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.90 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9XE 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 9XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9XE, encompassing approximately 289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6

MK42 9XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2089.905.26%
Vehicle crime269.15100.00%
Public order26.92-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.92-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19107.19137.50%
Public order465.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.83200.00%
Other theft210.37100.00%
Vehicle crime16.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Other crime13.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting838.030.00%
Burglary127.660.00%
Other theft13.46-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting851.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences227.660.00%
Other theft26.920.00%
Public order16.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Vehicle crime13.460.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting634.58500.00%
Drugs220.750.00%
Vehicle crime16.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order338.030.00%
Other theft310.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.460.00%
Shoplifting13.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Theft from the person13.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting438.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour313.830.00%
Other theft210.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.920.00%
Burglary13.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.83-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences110.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting844.95166.67%
Other theft227.66100.00%
Burglary16.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Public order13.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting317.290.00%
Other theft110.370.00%
Burglary13.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting348.410.00%
Public order310.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.37100.00%
Theft from the person26.920.00%
Burglary16.920.00%
Other theft13.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.460.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting320.750.00%
Burglary110.370.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting327.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.370.00%
Burglary16.920.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Vehicle crime13.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1