MK43 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 8LZ

MK43 8LZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.17 per 1,000 population. This MK43 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 8LZ, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK43 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thistley Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Mayhew Close with total crimes: 1

MK43 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.930.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In July 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 offences21.760.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.93100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thistley Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Mayhew Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1