BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4DF

BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4DF, encompassing approximately 2860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stokers Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lovers' Walk with total crimes: 1

BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.15-40.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.59400.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.45-40.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-60.00%
Shoplifting31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2442.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.89250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.80-60.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 crime54.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75400.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
November 20235

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1