MK45 1QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK45 1QY

MK45 1QY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This MK45 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK45 1QY, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK45 1QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coniston Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Thirlmere Gardens with total crimes: 2

MK45 1QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.76-28.57%
Burglary41.60300.00%
Shoplifting31.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.88-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.2466.67%
Public order41.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-87.50%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8050.00%
Other theft82.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.56-20.00%
Robbery32.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2050.00%
Shoplifting61.92-45.45%
Public order41.9233.33%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.2937.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-33.33%
Public order31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.810.00%
Shoplifting83.5214.29%
Vehicle crime72.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1783.33%
Shoplifting73.5240.00%
Other theft52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6033.33%
Public order31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.120.00%
Shoplifting51.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Other theft10.96-75.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.0116.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.2420.00%
Other theft41.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.65600.00%
Shoplifting62.24-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-40.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.5314.29%
Shoplifting82.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.560.00%
Public order51.6025.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.240.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coniston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thirlmere Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A5120
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Easton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dunstable Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Flitwick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Badgers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1