LU1 4BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4BB

LU1 4BB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 604.60 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4BB 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 4BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4BB, encompassing approximately 21 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 4BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montgomery Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fossett Grove with total crimes: 3

LU1 4BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8604.60166.67%
Theft from the person1372.060.00%
Public order146.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.510.00%
Other crime146.510.00%
Other theft146.510.00%

In August 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 offences3325.55-25.00%
Public order1139.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.51-75.00%
Other crime146.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order4790.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4186.03-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour4186.030.00%
Vehicle crime2186.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson293.01100.00%
Other theft193.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11790.63450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4511.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1186.030.00%
Vehicle crime146.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5558.09150.00%
Drugs2232.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime193.010.00%
Burglary146.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7558.09133.33%
Anti-social behaviour2325.550.00%
Drugs193.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.51-50.00%
Public order146.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson2139.52-33.33%
Public order193.010.00%
Other theft146.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson3186.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2139.52100.00%
Other crime193.010.00%
Bicycle theft146.510.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences4325.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1186.03-50.00%
Other theft146.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.51-50.00%

In December 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 offences5651.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime2232.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson293.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.01-50.00%
Burglary293.010.00%
Drugs193.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8744.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4372.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson2186.030.00%
Other theft293.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8558.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour4372.060.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fossett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1