BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4BZ

BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4BZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4BZ, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LU5 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2
  • Lovers' Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 1

BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35-37.50%
Public order22.06-33.33%
Other theft20.82-75.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.11300.00%
Other theft83.29700.00%
Public order33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.12-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-71.43%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 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 offences79.05-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.88250.00%
Vehicle crime32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2936.36%
Criminal damage and arson36.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.88120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.53200.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.00-37.50%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4133.33%
Vehicle crime43.290.00%
Shoplifting21.65-50.00%
Other theft10.82-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.82250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8820.00%
Shoplifting42.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4766.67%
Drugs22.060.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20247
May 202415
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1