THE ORCHARDS, MK45 4EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK45 4EJ

THE ORCHARDS, MK45 4EJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This MK45 4EJ 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 4EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK45 4EJ, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK45 4EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Bedford Avenue with total crimes: 1

THE ORCHARDS, MK45 4EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-50.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.68-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4716.67%
Shoplifting14.25-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.65500.00%
Shoplifting23.65-33.33%
Other theft11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In April 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 offences46.68-42.86%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47250.00%
Public order14.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.080.00%
Burglary13.04-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25150.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK45 4EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hornbeam Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Holly Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Beeches
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cherry Blossom Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mander Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1