POYNTERS ROAD, LU5 4SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4SJ

POYNTERS ROAD, LU5 4SJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.34 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4SJ 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 4SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4SJ, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 4SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bracknell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

POYNTERS ROAD, LU5 4SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.3425.00%
Vehicle crime46.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Shoplifting32.51-57.14%
Drugs21.890.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Other crime11.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.6033.33%
Shoplifting75.0340.00%
Public order44.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.83-75.00%
Shoplifting53.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-25.00%
Other crime21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.26140.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.09100.00%
Shoplifting32.51-25.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-85.71%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.23150.00%
Vehicle crime76.2916.67%
Shoplifting44.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.60133.33%
Vehicle crime64.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-33.33%
Shoplifting32.51200.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.77200.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.8328.57%
Burglary45.66100.00%
Other theft22.51-50.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.4675.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4066.67%
Other theft43.14300.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Public order31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour26.290.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.570.00%
Shoplifting35.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202424
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bracknell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chanfield Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aspley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thurlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Baldock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rodney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poynters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Braintree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Regis Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kimberley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1