HAWTHORN CRESCENT, LU1 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4EQ

HAWTHORN CRESCENT, LU1 4EQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4EQ, encompassing approximately 1751 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 4EQ area, explore the LU1 4EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU1 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

HAWTHORN CRESCENT, LU1 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.86-50.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-33.33%
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.57-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order48.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-33.33%
Burglary11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.00100.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.86100.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.000.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.85200.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1