LU5 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4AW

LU5 4AW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4AW, encompassing approximately 2895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LU5 4AW 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
  • Brive Road with total crimes: 3

LU5 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-60.00%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.02-23.08%
Public order63.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0230.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.49-50.00%
Public order31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7411.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.45233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-62.50%
Robbery11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.6014.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.42200.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.76600.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.63140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.14500.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.45-28.57%
Other theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.56-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.42100.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.29120.00%
Vehicle crime43.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.730.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 20 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 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
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
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

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4AW 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. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1