NORFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4ER

NORFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ER, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.77 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4ER 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 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4ER, encompassing approximately 1801 residents.

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

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 4ER 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

NORFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ER 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 offences1112.7722.22%
Other theft46.11300.00%
Public order32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-50.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.77-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour45.00-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.2233.33%
Public order22.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.65-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.77-25.00%
Public order65.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.660.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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 behaviour814.44-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences84.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.66266.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.11-33.33%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.32180.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.77-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.22100.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.77-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.99-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour75.0040.00%
Burglary43.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5523.08%
Anti-social behaviour58.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-25.00%
Other theft21.67-33.33%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.3287.50%
Violence and sexual offences138.33-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.440.00%
Other crime12.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20235
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 202316
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4ER 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. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1