ST HELENAS GARDEN, MK42 9YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9YY

ST HELENAS GARDEN, MK42 9YY, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9YY 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 9YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9YY, encompassing approximately 1795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9YY 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
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 2

ST HELENAS GARDEN, MK42 9YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-50.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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 arson46.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.90200.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.80150.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.570.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.01300.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-71.43%
Other theft11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6975.00%
Vehicle crime33.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46100.00%
Burglary22.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs37.800.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9YY 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. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Progress Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wadsworth Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1