LU1 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4LS

LU1 4LS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4LS, encompassing approximately 308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

LU1 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Woodside Road with total crimes: 1

LU1 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19.730.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.730.00%
Public order16.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft216.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences742.18-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour422.71300.00%
Other theft212.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1577.870.00%
Theft from the person548.670.00%
Other theft216.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.490.00%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime19.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary19.730.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20247
May 202415
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Public order1