WESTERN WAY, LU5 4QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4QR

WESTERN WAY, LU5 4QR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 312 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4QR, encompassing approximately 2396 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 4QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Russett Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bramley Court with total crimes: 3

WESTERN WAY, LU5 4QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.930.00%
Shoplifting53.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60166.67%
Shoplifting53.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.26-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-25.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.77160.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.4250.00%
Public order52.5066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.09-20.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting58.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-42.86%
Public order31.670.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.02600.00%
Shoplifting52.92-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.76-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.92-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.8614.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.92250.00%
Burglary42.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.2675.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting510.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.090.00%
Vehicle crime42.09-33.33%
Public order21.67100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 202413
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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 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

Crime by Location in November 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Russett Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bramley Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pynders Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Kingsbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Florence Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Luton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1