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

Overview of Crime in LU5 4EW

SOUTHWOOD ROAD, LU5 4EW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4EW, encompassing approximately 2331 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4EW area, explore the LU5 4EW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4EW area, visit the LU5 4EW 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: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU5 4EW 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 4EW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2922.22%
Other theft54.72400.00%
Public order32.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.44-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson43.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-66.67%
Public order21.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

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 offences1417.16-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour96.00-30.77%
Public order63.86200.00%
Vehicle crime42.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.59111.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.1544.44%
Criminal damage and arson35.580.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8650.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences1212.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.29-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-75.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.57-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.30-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.7280.00%
Burglary43.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

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 offences1612.0145.45%
Anti-social behaviour56.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

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 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311

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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
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 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4EW 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
  • 14. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1