VILLAGE ROAD, MK43 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 8LJ

VILLAGE ROAD, MK43 8LJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.22 per 1,000 population. This MK43 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 8LJ, encompassing approximately 900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

MK43 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Arundel Gardens with total crimes: 1

VILLAGE ROAD, MK43 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.33100.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.220.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.660.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.22100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK43 8LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Arundel Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1