LU2 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DQ

LU2 8DQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.05 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DQ, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 3

LU2 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 behaviour240.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime113.350.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson113.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.350.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime113.350.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft113.350.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson113.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 8DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1