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

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AE

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AE, encompassing approximately 2389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU5 4AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Apollo Close with total crimes: 1

HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%
Shoplifting10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26200.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.51-40.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.95400.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.44100.00%
Other theft23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In April 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 offences43.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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 crime44.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67100.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.600.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1