WALNUT CLOSE, MK44 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK44 3NB

WALNUT CLOSE, MK44 3NB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.06 per 1,000 population. This MK44 3NB 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 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK44 3NB, encompassing approximately 493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK44 3NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armistice Croft with total crimes: 25
  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 4
  • Park View with total crimes: 2

WALNUT CLOSE, MK44 3NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2281.06266.67%
Vehicle crime1344.581200.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.350.00%
Public order14.050.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.160.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.19-33.33%
Other crime112.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences940.53-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.2433.33%
Other theft28.110.00%
Public order24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime14.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.03-80.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1044.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour520.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.1350.00%
Burglary16.080.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Robbery12.030.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences722.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour214.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences940.53-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson418.24100.00%
Vehicle crime28.11100.00%
Public order24.050.00%
Other theft14.050.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1644.5823.08%
Public order232.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.050.00%
Vehicle crime14.050.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.45-7.14%
Other crime126.350.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Public order12.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1434.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson228.370.00%
Other theft14.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.56-6.67%
Public order228.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.050.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1550.660.00%
Public order430.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.080.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Other theft12.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 202416
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armistice Croft
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 3. Park View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brickhill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pankhurst Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Buntings Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Barford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Centenary Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1