DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4DE

DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4DE 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 4DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4DE, encompassing approximately 2662 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4DE area, explore the LU5 4DE 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)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU5 4DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stokers Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26-37.50%
Other theft31.880.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences89.02700.00%
Public order53.01400.00%
Shoplifting31.880.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In June 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 offences68.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25100.00%
Shoplifting32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5150.00%
Shoplifting11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8850.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.88-20.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8866.67%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-60.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-20.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Public order11.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.380.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1