TOWNSEND TERRACE, LU5 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5BB

TOWNSEND TERRACE, LU5 5BB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.62 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5BB, encompassing approximately 2059 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5BB area, explore the LU5 5BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

LU5 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Roman Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7

TOWNSEND TERRACE, LU5 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2429.624.35%
Violence and sexual offences1311.6518.18%
Anti-social behaviour96.3112.50%
Other theft54.370.00%
Public order42.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Robbery10.970.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.281050.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.17-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.34-60.00%
Burglary33.880.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2019.9111.11%
Violence and sexual offences129.71-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson35.83-25.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.34157.14%
Violence and sexual offences138.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.4033.33%
Public order41.94300.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.99100.00%
Shoplifting86.8060.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.427.14%
Anti-social behaviour77.2840.00%
Shoplifting53.40150.00%
Other theft42.43100.00%
Possession of weapons31.940.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.087.69%
Anti-social behaviour56.80-37.50%
Burglary22.430.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.02333.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.31166.67%
Drugs33.880.00%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs38.740.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Robbery11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Shoplifting41.94-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.9450.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Other theft21.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.480.00%
Shoplifting94.370.00%
Public order54.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.430.00%
Other theft42.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202420
June 202418
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20245
March 202415
February 202414
January 202413
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 20242
June 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roman Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Houghton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cemetery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitehouse Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Townsend Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Dunstable Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cumberland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manor Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Portland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Millers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Freemans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Travertine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coopers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1