WALGRAVE ROAD, LU5 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4NX

WALGRAVE ROAD, LU5 4NX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4NX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4NX, encompassing approximately 3508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Poynters Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pynders Lane with total crimes: 3

WALGRAVE ROAD, LU5 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0066.67%
Public order51.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-68.42%
Shoplifting41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences199.6990.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.4233.33%
Shoplifting31.14-25.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9842.86%
Vehicle crime62.85-25.00%
Shoplifting41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-62.50%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.12700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.2875.00%
Shoplifting32.00200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1433.33%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85400.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1466.67%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.9933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.99-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202419
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Poynters Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pynders Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bracknell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hadrian Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Christopher'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dale Close
    Total1
    Public order1