MK44 3YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK44 3YB

MK44 3YB, Bedford has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This MK44 3YB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK44 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

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

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK44 3YB area, explore the MK44 3YB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

MK44 3YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Horne Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Kempster Close with total crimes: 10

MK44 3YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55NA-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour24NA-4.00%
Shoplifting19NA90.00%
Burglary17NA70.00%
Public order12NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime11NA22.22%
Other theft10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-59.09%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA100.00%
Robbery2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56NA75.00%
Anti-social behaviour25NA-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson22NA83.33%
Public order18NA63.64%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Burglary10NA-9.09%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Other theft7NA0.00%
Drugs5NA-37.50%
Bicycle theft4NA-55.56%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32NA-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour26NA13.04%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-7.69%
Public order11NA-35.29%
Burglary11NA37.50%
Shoplifting10NA11.11%
Bicycle theft9NA12.50%
Vehicle crime9NA12.50%
Drugs8NA166.67%
Other theft7NA-22.22%
Robbery3NA-40.00%
Theft from the person2NA-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour23NA187.50%
Public order17NA30.77%
Criminal damage and arson13NA44.44%
Shoplifting9NA-47.06%
Other theft9NA28.57%
Vehicle crime8NA33.33%
Bicycle theft8NA60.00%
Burglary8NA166.67%
Robbery5NA25.00%
Drugs3NA-25.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46NA-4.17%
Shoplifting17NA6.25%
Public order13NA-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-50.00%
Other theft7NA16.67%
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-50.00%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Drugs4NA-33.33%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Theft from the person3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48NA60.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-5.88%
Public order16NA33.33%
Shoplifting16NA433.33%
Bicycle theft10NA233.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Robbery8NA700.00%
Other theft6NA-14.29%
Drugs6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime6NA50.00%
Theft from the person5NA150.00%
Burglary5NA-16.67%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30NA-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour17NA41.67%
Public order12NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Other theft7NA-41.67%
Burglary6NA-14.29%
Vehicle crime4NA-42.86%
Drugs4NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA-62.50%
Bicycle theft3NA-66.67%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39NA18.18%
Public order16NA45.45%
Anti-social behaviour12NA33.33%
Other theft12NA-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-35.29%
Bicycle theft9NA200.00%
Shoplifting8NA-20.00%
Drugs8NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime7NA16.67%
Burglary7NA-30.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33NA13.79%
Criminal damage and arson17NA70.00%
Other theft17NA21.43%
Drugs12NA200.00%
Public order11NA-35.29%
Shoplifting10NA100.00%
Burglary10NA233.33%
Anti-social behaviour9NA12.50%
Vehicle crime6NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft3NA-62.50%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29NA-21.62%
Public order17NA54.55%
Other theft14NA40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA11.11%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-52.94%
Bicycle theft8NA-33.33%
Shoplifting5NA-54.55%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37NA-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour17NA30.77%
Bicycle theft12NA200.00%
Shoplifting11NA120.00%
Public order11NA-21.43%
Other theft10NA25.00%
Vehicle crime9NA125.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-47.06%
Burglary5NA400.00%
Drugs4NA-50.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson17NA0.00%
Public order14NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour13NA0.00%
Drugs8NA0.00%
Other theft8NA0.00%
Shoplifting5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202422
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 202417
March 202416
February 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 202456
June 202432
May 202442
April 202446
March 202448
February 202430
January 202439
December 202333
November 202329
October 202337
September 202344

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 202416
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202425
June 202426
May 202423
April 20248
March 202416
February 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Horne Lane
    Total11
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kempster Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bedford (Station)
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rutland Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 8. A5141
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beckett Street
    Total7
    Burglary6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Saffron Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Ford End Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sovereigns Quay
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. River Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
  • 14. Woburn Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Crowe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crown Quay
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Palgrave Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Heron Quay
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Henley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Western Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Brereton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Midland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Battison Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Fairfax Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prebend Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Grafton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Conduit Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1