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

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AS

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AS, encompassing approximately 2564 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU5 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mountview Avenue with total crimes: 4

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5811.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.800.00%
Public order33.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-62.50%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.51166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8080.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-57.14%
Robbery11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.6316.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.73-16.67%
Other crime11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.41500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.34-33.33%
Burglary22.340.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46200.00%
Vehicle crime23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.2466.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.90-25.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour65.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-60.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.90-81.82%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

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 behaviour1111.3183.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.29-64.29%
Public order31.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.340.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Morcom Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mountview Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brive Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1