WILLIAM CLOSE, MK43 9QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43 9QD

WILLIAM CLOSE, MK43 9QD, Bedford has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.57 per 1,000 population. This MK43 9QD 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 9QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK43 9QD, encompassing approximately 2547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

MK43 9QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Willows with total crimes: 1
  • William Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hutchings Close with total crimes: 1

WILLIAM CLOSE, MK43 9QD 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 behaviour11.57-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3666.67%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-62.50%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.10166.67%
Other theft23.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-75.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.71166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.14200.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.14-25.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Other theft21.180.00%

In February 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 offences63.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.36500.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.14400.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-85.71%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3275.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

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 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
November 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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 9QD postcode area is presented below.

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