ST CHRISTOPHERS CLOSE, LU5 4PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4PD

ST CHRISTOPHERS CLOSE, LU5 4PD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4PD 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 4PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4PD, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

LU5 4PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 3

ST CHRISTOPHERS CLOSE, LU5 4PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.37400.00%
Other theft42.7733.33%
Shoplifting31.11-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.3775.00%
Public order61.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other theft30.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-50.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3766.67%
Shoplifting42.7733.33%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6625.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Burglary31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9340.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3966.67%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.600.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calcutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1