LU1 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4AY

LU1 4AY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 485.11 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4AY, encompassing approximately 20 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Eldon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ferrars Close with total crimes: 1

LU1 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3485.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2145.530.00%
Vehicle crime297.020.00%
Other crime197.020.00%
Burglary148.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3485.11-70.00%
Burglary3145.530.00%
Vehicle crime2145.530.00%
Public order197.020.00%
Drugs148.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10727.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour3485.110.00%
Other theft1145.53-50.00%
Drugs148.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9921.70800.00%
Vehicle crime3436.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3145.5350.00%
Other theft2145.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.020.00%
Drugs148.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2194.040.00%
Vehicle crime197.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.510.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1145.53-80.00%
Robbery148.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.51-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5582.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4242.550.00%
Other theft1194.040.00%
Public order148.510.00%
Burglary148.510.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2242.55100.00%
Public order197.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.51-50.00%
Other theft148.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8630.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour2388.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.02-50.00%
Burglary148.510.00%
Vehicle crime148.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6776.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2291.06100.00%
Other theft297.02100.00%
Other crime297.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson297.02100.00%
Burglary197.020.00%
Public order148.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4388.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1194.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson148.510.00%
Public order148.510.00%
Other theft148.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6824.680.00%
Vehicle crime4291.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour3194.040.00%
Other theft2145.530.00%
Other crime197.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Ferrars Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Toland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Staveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1