LU5, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 349 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this LU5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LU5, encompassing approximately 41826 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the LU5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LU5 has a total of postcodes overall.
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 8.34 | 24.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 2.58 | -18.39% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 1.70 | -28.12% |
| Other theft | 29 | 1.10 | 26.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 0.69 | -17.24% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 0.57 | -8.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 0.55 | -32.14% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.45 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.22 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.17 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.05 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.05 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 87 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 8.89 | -6.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 2.08 | -19.44% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 2.08 | 82.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 1.53 | 3.57% |
| Public order | 28 | 0.69 | 12.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 0.67 | 56.25% |
| Other theft | 23 | 0.60 | 15.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 0.55 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.29 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.17 | -61.54% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 8.61 | -20.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 2.58 | -27.91% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.22 | 118.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 0.84 | -15.15% |
| Public order | 25 | 0.67 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 0.60 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 0.48 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.38 | 44.44% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.31 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.22 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.10 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.10 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 10.47 | 2.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 3.25 | 53.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 3.08 | -12.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 1.15 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 28 | 0.79 | 47.37% |
| Public order | 20 | 0.67 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 0.48 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.22 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.17 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.12 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.05 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.02 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 9.64 | 4.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 3.18 | -31.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 2.01 | 34.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 1.31 | 36.36% |
| Public order | 25 | 0.72 | 19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 0.60 | -4.00% |
| Other theft | 19 | 0.57 | 11.76% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.45 | -47.37% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.24 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.22 | -53.85% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.07 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.05 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 10.09 | 19.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 3.04 | 24.49% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 2.92 | 5.13% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 0.98 | 8.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 0.60 | 4.76% |
| Public order | 21 | 0.53 | -38.24% |
| Burglary | 19 | 0.50 | 11.76% |
| Other theft | 17 | 0.45 | -15.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.41 | 85.71% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.07 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.07 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.07 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 9.25 | 13.98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 2.53 | 84.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.34 | -33.90% |
| Public order | 34 | 0.93 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 0.81 | 9.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 0.55 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 20 | 0.50 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.48 | 70.00% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.41 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.24 | 75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.17 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.12 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.07 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 7.48 | -16.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 2.22 | 59.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 1.41 | -37.65% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.27 | -12.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 0.53 | 5.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 0.50 | -5.26% |
| Other theft | 18 | 0.43 | 38.46% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.43 | -47.37% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.24 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.10 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.10 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.10 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.10 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 8.37 | 26.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 2.65 | 54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.03 | -2.63% |
| Public order | 25 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 0.60 | 81.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 0.48 | -20.83% |
| Burglary | 19 | 0.45 | 26.67% |
| Other theft | 13 | 0.45 | -7.14% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.31 | 350.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.22 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.02 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.02 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 6.96 | -31.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 2.10 | -15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 1.31 | -15.56% |
| Public order | 25 | 0.91 | 31.58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 0.60 | -22.58% |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.57 | 36.36% |
| Other theft | 14 | 0.36 | -46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.33 | -45.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.26 | 42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.24 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.10 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.07 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.05 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 8.75 | 20.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 3.08 | -38.68% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 1.55 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 1.08 | 29.17% |
| Other theft | 26 | 0.74 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 0.62 | -39.39% |
| Public order | 19 | 0.48 | -34.48% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.45 | -26.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.26 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.05 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.02 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 9.92 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 39 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 29 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.05 | 0.00% |
A total of 1333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 108 |
| August 2024 | 87 |
| July 2024 | 108 |
| June 2024 | 136 |
| May 2024 | 133 |
| April 2024 | 127 |
| March 2024 | 106 |
| February 2024 | 93 |
| January 2024 | 111 |
| December 2023 | 88 |
| November 2023 | 129 |
| October 2023 | 107 |
A total of 1048 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 71 |
| August 2024 | 87 |
| July 2024 | 93 |
| June 2024 | 129 |
| May 2024 | 84 |
| April 2024 | 122 |
| March 2024 | 98 |
| February 2024 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 85 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 65 |
| October 2023 | 106 |
A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| February 2024 | 59 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 46 |
| August 2024 | 64 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |