OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AR

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AR, encompassing approximately 2774 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4AR area, explore the LU5 4AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4AR area, visit the LU5 4AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU5 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fossett Grove with total crimes: 3

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.01-8.33%
Other theft73.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52-50.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1625.00%
Public order41.8033.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.49-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.8833.33%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.0645.45%
Anti-social behaviour115.77175.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.96-40.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7357.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-42.86%
Burglary21.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.37-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.96250.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.25112.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.13300.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-83.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.33200.00%
Burglary33.240.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.53100.00%
Vehicle crime46.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.690.00%
Vehicle crime43.240.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 202417
January 20248
December 202312
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Morcom Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fossett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1