GRAHAM ROAD, LU5 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4EQ

GRAHAM ROAD, LU5 4EQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4EQ, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4EQ area, explore the LU5 4EQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4EQ area, visit the LU5 4EQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU5 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

GRAHAM ROAD, LU5 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.287.69%
Other theft75.26600.00%
Public order32.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.28-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.04-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour75.64-41.67%
Public order62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.79137.50%
Anti-social behaviour127.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.510.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.15-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences83.01-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2830.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.15-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-77.78%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5357.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.14350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-72.73%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.0237.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.14-30.00%
Other theft22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.90-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.7633.33%
Burglary43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.77-62.50%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.5033.33%
Other theft31.500.00%
Public order11.13-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.010.00%
Public order34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 202419
May 20248
April 202413
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Morcom Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fossett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1