ABBEY CLOSE, MK42 9XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9XX

ABBEY CLOSE, MK42 9XX, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9XX 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 9XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9XX, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bunyans Mead with total crimes: 2
  • Dahl Close with total crimes: 2

ABBEY CLOSE, MK42 9XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.350.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6850.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.40-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.3650.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In May 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 offences913.41125.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.03-66.67%
Burglary21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.0720.00%
Vehicle crime44.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Public order12.010.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.0766.67%
Vehicle crime43.35300.00%
Burglary42.68100.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.70200.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3750.00%
Vehicle crime34.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.68100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.03-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.350.00%
Burglary23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1