APOLLO CLOSE, LU5 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AQ

APOLLO CLOSE, LU5 4AQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AQ, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 4AQ 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
  • Walnut Grove with total crimes: 1

APOLLO CLOSE, LU5 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-12.50%
Other theft52.73400.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1860.00%
Public order53.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-28.57%
Public order21.95100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.51233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.89-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7333.33%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-62.50%
Robbery11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In March 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 offences66.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.340.00%
Burglary32.34200.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28200.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.89-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-20.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.840.00%
Drugs21.950.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-83.33%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4AQ 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. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1