BLACKBURN ROAD, LU5 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5DZ

BLACKBURN ROAD, LU5 5DZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5DZ, encompassing approximately 1056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houghton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Townsend Farm Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dunstable Road with total crimes: 2

BLACKBURN ROAD, LU5 5DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.890.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%

In August 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 offences611.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.68-25.00%
Burglary12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.630.00%
Burglary12.840.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-80.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.51133.33%
Vehicle crime513.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.730.00%
Public order24.730.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.10-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour55.68150.00%
Shoplifting34.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.84100.00%
Other crime11.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.94116.67%
Other theft212.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.26-57.14%
Burglary25.680.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.73600.00%
Vehicle crime413.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%
Drugs10.95-66.67%
Public order10.950.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs310.420.00%
Burglary22.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-33.33%
Other crime11.890.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences39.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Theft from the person11.890.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.200.00%
Public order24.730.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 202414
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Houghton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Townsend Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dunstable Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Readers Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Capron Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Portland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Travertine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arenson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1