CALCUTT CLOSE, LU5 4NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4NL

CALCUTT CLOSE, LU5 4NL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4NL 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 4NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4NL, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

LU5 4NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bracknell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 3

CALCUTT CLOSE, LU5 4NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.42333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Shoplifting31.12-57.14%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95300.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30-73.68%
Shoplifting41.40100.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2190.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.30300.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7066.67%
Vehicle crime52.79-28.57%
Shoplifting41.4033.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.09600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.9550.00%
Shoplifting31.67200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.79300.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5133.33%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20245
June 202419
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 4NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bracknell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poynters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Calcutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Emerald Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1