LU7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7

LU7, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LU7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LU7, encompassing approximately 61573 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (-17.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

LU7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

LU7 Crime Map

Postcodes in LU7

The postcode district are associated with the LU7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LU7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.40-17.27%
Anti-social behaviour501.48-32.43%
Other theft280.81-12.50%
Public order210.4531.25%
Vehicle crime180.34-35.71%
Shoplifting180.2928.57%
Criminal damage and arson150.29-46.43%
Burglary90.24-10.00%
Other crime60.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.100.00%
Robbery40.08100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Drugs20.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.03100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1105.39-5.98%
Anti-social behaviour741.79-22.92%
Other theft321.2018.52%
Criminal damage and arson280.52-6.67%
Vehicle crime280.45-6.67%
Public order160.45-40.74%
Shoplifting140.267.69%
Burglary100.23-37.50%
Other crime80.1660.00%
Bicycle theft50.13-28.57%
Drugs40.08-33.33%
Robbery20.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1176.240.86%
Anti-social behaviour961.9028.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.567.14%
Vehicle crime300.49-3.23%
Public order270.49-15.62%
Other theft270.44-15.62%
Burglary160.4460.00%
Shoplifting130.26-51.85%
Bicycle theft70.210.00%
Drugs60.110.00%
Robbery50.10400.00%
Other crime50.0825.00%
Theft from the person30.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1165.91-2.52%
Anti-social behaviour751.888.70%
Other theft321.2252.38%
Public order320.5245.45%
Vehicle crime310.52-35.42%
Criminal damage and arson280.5012.00%
Shoplifting270.4528.57%
Burglary100.44-9.09%
Theft from the person50.16400.00%
Other crime40.0833.33%
Possession of weapons30.06200.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1195.8017.82%
Anti-social behaviour691.93-9.21%
Vehicle crime481.12128.57%
Criminal damage and arson250.7838.89%
Public order220.41-12.00%
Shoplifting210.365.00%
Other theft210.340.00%
Burglary110.3457.14%
Drugs110.1883.33%
Bicycle theft40.18-33.33%
Other crime30.06-50.00%
Robbery10.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.13-14.41%
Anti-social behaviour761.6440.74%
Public order251.23-10.71%
Other theft210.41-36.36%
Vehicle crime210.34-51.16%
Shoplifting200.34-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson180.32-25.00%
Burglary70.290.00%
Other crime60.11100.00%
Bicycle theft60.10200.00%
Drugs60.10-14.29%
Possession of weapons60.10100.00%
Robbery30.10-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1185.7859.46%
Anti-social behaviour541.9214.89%
Vehicle crime430.8838.71%
Other theft330.700.00%
Shoplifting290.5411.54%
Public order280.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.4526.32%
Burglary70.39-41.67%
Drugs70.11250.00%
Robbery40.11100.00%
Other crime30.0650.00%
Possession of weapons30.05200.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences744.34-10.84%
Anti-social behaviour471.2080.77%
Other theft330.76-10.81%
Vehicle crime310.5429.17%
Shoplifting260.5036.84%
Criminal damage and arson190.42-26.92%
Public order140.31-17.65%
Burglary120.23-7.69%
Bicycle theft30.19-25.00%
Other crime20.05-75.00%
Robbery20.030.00%
Drugs20.03-60.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.3213.70%
Other theft371.358.82%
Criminal damage and arson260.6062.50%
Anti-social behaviour260.4213.04%
Vehicle crime240.42-7.69%
Shoplifting190.3926.67%
Public order170.3121.43%
Burglary130.280.00%
Other crime80.21700.00%
Drugs50.13-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.08300.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.02-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.80-32.41%
Other theft341.190.00%
Vehicle crime260.55-44.68%
Anti-social behaviour230.42-54.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.37-27.27%
Shoplifting150.26-31.82%
Public order140.247.69%
Burglary130.238.33%
Drugs90.21800.00%
Theft from the person40.15100.00%
Robbery40.06100.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1085.1644.00%
Anti-social behaviour501.75-3.85%
Vehicle crime470.81-12.96%
Other theft340.76-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson220.55-21.43%
Shoplifting220.3615.79%
Public order130.36-61.76%
Burglary120.21-29.41%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Robbery20.03-66.67%
Drugs10.03-80.00%
Other crime10.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.510.00%
Vehicle crime541.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour520.880.00%
Other theft390.840.00%
Public order340.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.550.00%
Shoplifting190.450.00%
Burglary170.310.00%
Robbery60.280.00%
Drugs50.100.00%
Bicycle theft40.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%
Other crime20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202430
June 202431
May 202448
April 202421
March 202443
February 202431
January 202424
December 202326
November 202347
October 202354

A total of 1185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 2024110
July 2024117
June 2024116
May 2024119
April 2024101
March 2024118
February 202474
January 202483
December 202373
November 2023108
October 202375

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
July 202427
June 202432
May 202421
April 202421
March 202433
February 202433
January 202437
December 202334
November 202334
October 202339

A total of 263 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202427
June 202432
May 202422
April 202425
March 202428
February 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 202313
October 202334

A total of 692 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202474
July 202496
June 202475
May 202469
April 202476
March 202454
February 202447
January 202426
December 202323
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202413
June 202427
May 202421
April 202420
March 202429
February 202426
January 202419
December 202315
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 279 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202428
July 202430
June 202428
May 202425
April 202418
March 202424
February 202419
January 202426
December 202316
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albany Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Market Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanbridge Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Wharf
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. A4012
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nelson Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Church Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vandyke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dove Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hydrus Drive
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clay Furlong
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. West Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 19. Mentmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cedars Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aylesbury Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rowley Furrows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Sandy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Heathwood Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Kemsley Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Sandhills
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Phoenix Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1