LU5 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4QF

LU5 4QF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4QF 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 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4QF, encompassing approximately 1919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LU5 4QF 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

LU5 4QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.08-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.23157.14%
Anti-social behaviour59.38-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Drugs11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.650.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5650.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.42500.00%
Shoplifting63.13-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-66.67%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.5083.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.73-14.29%
Other theft23.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Burglary11.04-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.71250.00%
Shoplifting63.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-28.57%
Burglary42.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In March 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 behaviour79.380.00%
Shoplifting63.6550.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.04-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.4275.00%
Shoplifting43.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.080.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.130.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

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 offences37.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-66.67%
Shoplifting11.04-88.89%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.540.00%
Vehicle crime64.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4QF 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. Florence Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parrott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1