LU5 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4QP

LU5 4QP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4QP, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

LU5 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting711.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.56150.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61200.00%
Shoplifting24.58-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.630.00%
Shoplifting42.0333.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.15600.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03100.00%
Shoplifting32.03200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.56-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In February 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 offences36.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.56150.00%
Other theft22.54100.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.61100.00%
Other theft23.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1