BUNYANS MEAD, MK42 9XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9XZ

BUNYANS MEAD, MK42 9XZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9XZ 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 9XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9XZ, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 9XZ area, explore the MK42 9XZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9XZ 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

BUNYANS MEAD, MK42 9XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-20.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.26-30.77%
Public order24.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In June 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 offences1310.65-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.02100.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.48-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.0480.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2466.67%
Burglary52.32150.00%
Vehicle crime42.32300.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.09-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0933.33%
Other crime13.700.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences68.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.780.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
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 9XZ 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. Carroll Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1