THE ORCHARD, LU1 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4HL

THE ORCHARD, LU1 4HL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4HL, encompassing approximately 819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crawley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hammond Court with total crimes: 2

THE ORCHARD, LU1 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.88100.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.880.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.320.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.20200.00%
Vehicle crime23.66100.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Theft from the person12.440.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.10-50.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20242
December 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crawley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hammond Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2