LEDWELL ROAD, LU1 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4JH

LEDWELL ROAD, LU1 4JH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4JH, encompassing approximately 1474 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU1 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Five Oaks with total crimes: 1
  • Ledwell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Crosslands with total crimes: 1

LEDWELL ROAD, LU1 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences22.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.36-66.67%

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 crime34.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.39200.00%
Bicycle theft12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In April 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 crime22.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.36100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences22.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Five Oaks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ledwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crosslands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1