RIDGEWAY AVENUE, LU5 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4QN

RIDGEWAY AVENUE, LU5 4QN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4QN, encompassing approximately 1138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pynders Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lovett Way with total crimes: 2
  • Porz Avenue with total crimes: 1

RIDGEWAY AVENUE, LU5 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Public order11.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-66.67%
Other theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%

In March 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons13.510.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.270.00%
Burglary11.76-50.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.780.00%
Burglary23.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76100.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.150.00%
Public order12.630.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Pynders Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lovett Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Porz Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Verey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ridgeway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Holmwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1