MK43 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 9LR

MK43 9LR, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.54 per 1,000 population. This MK43 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 9LR, encompassing approximately 557 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK43 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kitchener Place with total crimes: 5
  • Churchill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 1

MK43 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.77100.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Drugs13.590.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.970.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.180.00%
Other theft13.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.790.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.1850.00%
Other crime15.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.97-50.00%
Public order13.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.56300.00%
Public order17.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime17.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.180.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.180.00%
Other theft13.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.180.00%
Other crime13.590.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 9LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kitchener Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Churchill Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Stewartby Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wavell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1