WILSTEAD ROAD, MK42 9YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9YE

WILSTEAD ROAD, MK42 9YE, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9YE 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 9YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9YE, encompassing approximately 1098 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunyans Mead with total crimes: 2
  • Dahl Close with total crimes: 2
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 2

WILSTEAD ROAD, MK42 9YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.55-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.46-57.14%
Burglary22.730.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.4740.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.730.00%
Public order11.820.00%

In March 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 behaviour513.65150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.5533.33%
Burglary33.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.550.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.830.00%
Burglary34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Other crime11.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bunyans Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dahl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2