MEADOW CROFT, LU1 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4HW

MEADOW CROFT, LU1 4HW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4HW, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 4HW area, explore the LU1 4HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 4HW area, visit the LU1 4HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Rushmore Close with total crimes: 2

MEADOW CROFT, LU1 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.300.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-75.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 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 crime46.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.070.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-50.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime413.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.070.00%
Shoplifting43.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.830.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Public order11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.600.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.370.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.53-66.67%

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 arson37.670.00%
Shoplifting32.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.30-50.00%
Public order21.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.600.00%
Theft from the person13.070.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 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 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rushmore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1