BEDFORD ROAD, MK43 9JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 9JU

BEDFORD ROAD, MK43 9JU, Bedford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 population. This MK43 9JU 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 9JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 9JU, encompassing approximately 3027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK43 9JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • The Willows with total crimes: 1
  • William Close with total crimes: 1

BEDFORD ROAD, MK43 9JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.3150.00%
Bicycle theft11.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.30-33.33%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-77.78%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.63-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-57.14%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.64-50.00%
Public order10.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.28500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98150.00%
Public order41.65-20.00%
Other theft11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.62100.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK43 9JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old School Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. William Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ashpole Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1