CHICHESTER CLOSE, LU5 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AG

CHICHESTER CLOSE, LU5 4AG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AG, encompassing approximately 2407 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU5 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brive Road with total crimes: 3
  • Apollo Close with total crimes: 1

CHICHESTER CLOSE, LU5 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.57-25.00%
Other theft42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.65100.00%
Public order33.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.57-20.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.31166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.9916.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.490.00%
Vehicle crime12.08-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32150.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.74-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-40.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.570.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-90.91%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.570.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1