AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK45 3JA

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 3JA, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This MK45 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK45 3JA, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK45 3JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • St Marys Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3NA50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3NA-40.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5NA66.67%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA100.00%
Shoplifting3NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary2NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-75.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK45 3JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1