MK45 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK45 5BX

MK45 5BX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This MK45 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK45 5BX, encompassing approximately 1389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK45 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Althorp Close with total crimes: 1

MK45 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.600.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-50.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%

In July 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 offences47.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In June 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 offences45.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.35166.67%
Other theft25.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.320.00%
Public order12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.64150.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.040.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 5BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Althorp Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Easton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Peters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Pauls Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1