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

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AD

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AD 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 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AD, encompassing approximately 2546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU5 4AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • A5183 with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 2

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.28400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.75-60.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.36400.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences33.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5733.33%
Burglary11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 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 offences31.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.110.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Public order10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4AD 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. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Borough Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Index Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1