THE RIDGEWAY, MK45 1DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK45 1DH

THE RIDGEWAY, MK45 1DH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This MK45 1DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK45 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK45 1DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK45 1DH, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK45 1DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Close with total crimes: 3
  • A5120 with total crimes: 2
  • St Marks Close with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, MK45 1DH 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.73-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.46100.00%
Vehicle crime54.05400.00%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7450.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.730.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.12433.33%
Public order35.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.7350.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202316
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK45 1DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. A5120
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Marks Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Flitwick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Billington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Millards Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Peters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1