MERCHANT LANE, MK43 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 0DA

MERCHANT LANE, MK43 0DA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This MK43 0DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK43 postcode area, which has experienced 112 crimes and a crime rate of 2.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK43 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 0DA, encompassing approximately 1350 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK43 0DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Barn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Folly Farm with total crimes: 1
  • Plough Close with total crimes: 1

MERCHANT LANE, MK43 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-57.14%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93250.00%
Vehicle crime15.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.440.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK43 0DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Barn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Folly Farm
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Old Furlong
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lincroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1