BOSCOMBE ROAD, LU5 4FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4FE

BOSCOMBE ROAD, LU5 4FE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4FE 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 4FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4FE, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU5 4FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Tilling Green with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

BOSCOMBE ROAD, LU5 4FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.34-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour311.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Other theft11.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2929.83107.14%
Other theft420.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0850.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.6540.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.71-66.67%
Public order21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.11-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences66.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.160.00%
Other theft33.4750.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.1025.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.7733.33%
Public order32.77200.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1022.8911.11%
Violence and sexual offences86.94166.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.55-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Public order10.69-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.8128.57%
Shoplifting96.2412.50%
Public order56.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4750.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.5516.67%
Other theft24.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1625.00%
Burglary33.47200.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.87-50.00%
Public order32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Other theft21.390.00%
Shoplifting21.39-80.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1023.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.240.00%
Vehicle crime43.470.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202414
June 202410
May 202416
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Tilling Green
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bramley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dukeminster Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Florence Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1