MK43 0PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 0PQ

MK43 0PQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This MK43 0PQ 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 0PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 0PQ, encompassing approximately 2346 residents.

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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: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK43 0PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Whittington Crescent with total crimes: 1

MK43 0PQ 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
Shoplifting54.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-50.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.39-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.980.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.801100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 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 offences85.1160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.130.00%
Shoplifting22.13-50.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

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 offences45.97100.00%
Shoplifting41.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.809.09%
Anti-social behaviour35.11200.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.10-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences54.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.08533.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.820.00%
Shoplifting32.98-40.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1040.00%
Shoplifting52.98150.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

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 offences54.260.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 202411
January 202419
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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