WILLOUGHBY CLOSE, MK44 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK44 3LD

WILLOUGHBY CLOSE, MK44 3LD, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This MK44 3LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK44 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK44 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK44 3LD, encompassing approximately 1253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK44 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willoughby Close with total crimes: 2
  • Nightingale Road with total crimes: 2

WILLOUGHBY CLOSE, MK44 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences48.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Other theft12.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.19200.00%
Drugs12.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60100.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.79300.00%
Other crime13.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In February 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 offences56.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.580.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.990.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK44 3LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willoughby Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hunts Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Saville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1