SUFFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4ES

SUFFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ES, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4ES, encompassing approximately 1523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 4ES 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

SUFFOLK ROAD, LU5 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5033.33%
Public order25.25100.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.9450.00%
Public order11.97-83.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.75-53.33%
Public order64.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.10275.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.84-20.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In May 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 behaviour59.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.28-63.64%
Drugs22.63100.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8183.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.94-50.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.50-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-60.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7837.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Other theft21.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In September 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 offences1413.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

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 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202415
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4ES 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. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lincoln Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1