MEDBURY LANE, MK42 9YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9YL

MEDBURY LANE, MK42 9YL, Bedford has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9YL 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 9YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9YL, encompassing approximately 551 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 9YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medbury Lane with total crimes: 2
  • South Avenue with total crimes: 1

MEDBURY LANE, MK42 9YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.44-66.67%
Drugs11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.250.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.680.00%
Burglary25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.62100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.870.00%
Burglary25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.620.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.4450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.620.00%

In November 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons13.620.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary17.250.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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.

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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

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

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October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Medbury Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. South Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1