LITTLE TOWNSEND CLOSE, MK42 9YZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 9YZ

LITTLE TOWNSEND CLOSE, MK42 9YZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This MK42 9YZ 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 9YZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 9YZ, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 9YZ 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

LITTLE TOWNSEND CLOSE, MK42 9YZ 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 offences46.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-50.00%
Public order21.030.00%

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 arson45.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.20-42.86%
Public order32.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences78.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 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 offences89.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Other theft11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%

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 crime25.14100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.68300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-33.33%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6520.00%
Vehicle crime33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.11150.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6333.33%
Burglary32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs37.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.540.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 9YZ 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. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1