RUSSETT WAY, LU5 4GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4GD

RUSSETT WAY, LU5 4GD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4GD 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 4GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4GD, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU5 4GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Bramley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 2

RUSSETT WAY, LU5 4GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.81-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.5133.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-50.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.44-50.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-75.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.86140.00%
Shoplifting96.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.8814.29%
Shoplifting74.2916.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.76150.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Other theft11.610.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.66133.33%
Shoplifting63.7650.00%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-33.33%
Other theft11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-25.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.07-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-20.00%
Other theft42.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.370.00%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.150.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 202412
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bramley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Dukeminster Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florence Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parrott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1