LAURELSIDE WALK, LU5 4PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4PJ

LAURELSIDE WALK, LU5 4PJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4PJ 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 4PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4PJ, encompassing approximately 2511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 4PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 3

LAURELSIDE WALK, LU5 4PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.56350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5820.00%
Vehicle crime42.39300.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Theft from the person11.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.770.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Other theft31.59-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.36-61.54%
Other theft41.9933.33%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Theft from the person11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.741200.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.19300.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7714.29%
Vehicle crime43.190.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96133.33%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Public order41.5933.33%
Burglary11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.5725.00%
Public order31.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-50.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.56-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1675.00%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-25.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In November 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 offences35.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202413
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 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
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wordsworth Road
    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
  • 11. Emerald Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wimple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Vespers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Skimpot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1