WISEMAN CLOSE, LU2 7GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7GE

WISEMAN CLOSE, LU2 7GE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7GE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7GE, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Magpies with total crimes: 2
  • Haycroft with total crimes: 2
  • Winton Close with total crimes: 2

WISEMAN CLOSE, LU2 7GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43100.00%
Public order22.21-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 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 order44.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.2133.33%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.950.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7GE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Magpies
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haycroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Winton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yately Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thyme Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wiseman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dovedale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lorimer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1