HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AB

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AB, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4AB area, explore the LU5 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU5 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • A5183 with total crimes: 4
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.15100.00%
Public order53.38400.00%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-50.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.54200.00%
Vehicle crime32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences33.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35-33.33%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.65-14.29%
Other theft32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9216.67%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5425.00%
Other theft32.120.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.81-25.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
November 20233
August 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
August 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239
August 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A5183
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. The Cedars
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. High Street South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Borough Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Albert Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Periwinkle Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Index Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1