SOUTHWOOD ROAD, LU5 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4EL

SOUTHWOOD ROAD, LU5 4EL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4EL, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU5 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montgomery Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 3
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 3

SOUTHWOOD ROAD, LU5 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2122.22%
Other theft45.60300.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In August 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 offences910.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-57.14%
Public order21.53-66.67%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.81-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour76.11-22.22%
Public order63.57200.00%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.32142.86%
Anti-social behaviour98.6628.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.580.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.72-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences73.57-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.5750.00%
Drugs21.53100.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.580.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-70.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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 behaviour1010.1966.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences712.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5720.00%
Burglary43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.13-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Other theft21.53-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 202417
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morcom Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fossett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1