MAPLE SQUARE, LU5 4UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4UH

MAPLE SQUARE, LU5 4UH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.51 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4UH 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 4UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4UH, encompassing approximately 2169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

LU5 4UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Tilling Green with total crimes: 3

MAPLE SQUARE, LU5 4UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.51-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour95.0750.00%
Shoplifting74.15-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson43.23-33.33%
Public order31.84-50.00%
Other theft21.38-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.7233.33%
Shoplifting137.37-31.58%
Other theft95.99800.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7720.00%
Public order62.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.770.00%
Burglary32.3050.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.97375.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.76-7.69%
Public order75.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3033.33%
Burglary21.840.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.90-45.83%
Other theft75.99250.00%
Public order63.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-61.54%
Shoplifting42.30-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-25.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.0662.50%
Shoplifting95.9950.00%
Public order84.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.69300.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.9742.86%
Anti-social behaviour89.22-57.89%
Shoplifting63.69-45.45%
Public order62.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Other theft31.38-50.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1933.19216.67%
Violence and sexual offences148.7627.27%
Public order126.45140.00%
Shoplifting115.5357.14%
Other theft65.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.20-42.11%
Other theft75.07250.00%
Shoplifting73.23-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.23-53.85%
Public order52.77-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.58137.50%
Anti-social behaviour138.76-13.33%
Shoplifting135.9930.00%
Public order65.99-14.29%
Burglary32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other theft20.92-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1525.35200.00%
Shoplifting106.91-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences84.61-38.46%
Other theft73.69133.33%
Public order73.23600.00%
Burglary33.230.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.9075.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.45-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour55.99-64.29%
Other theft32.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.760.00%
Shoplifting86.450.00%
Other theft63.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 202419
February 20246
January 202413
December 202315
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202412
June 202413
May 202424
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
January 202419
December 20238
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202419
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tilling Green
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holly Acre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dukeminster Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vernon Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Verey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Arenson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fauna Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kingscroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1