MK42 9YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9YA

MK42 9YA, Bedford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9YA 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 9YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9YA, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hope Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gostwick Road with total crimes: 3

MK42 9YA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0916.67%
Public order33.090.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-87.50%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.82-42.86%
Public order23.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1766.67%
Public order22.20100.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.17-57.14%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-60.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.14133.33%
Burglary53.0966.67%
Vehicle crime42.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-40.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.20100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

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 offences55.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 offences68.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.65150.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In September 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 offences88.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. March 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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
May 20241
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hope Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gostwick Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mowbray Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1