BROWNS CLOSE, MK43 0PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 0PL

BROWNS CLOSE, MK43 0PL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This MK43 0PL 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 0PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 0PL, encompassing approximately 3070 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK43 0PL area, explore the MK43 0PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

MK43 0PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Drapers End with total crimes: 1

BROWNS CLOSE, MK43 0PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-40.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.54-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.791100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-28.57%
Public order41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2133.33%
Shoplifting41.30-66.67%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.179.09%
Violence and sexual offences33.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.51-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.84-10.00%
Shoplifting32.93-40.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.49100.00%
Shoplifting53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.930.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 202411
January 202418
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drapers End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. South Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ingram Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1