PORTLAND RIDE, LU5 5FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5FP

PORTLAND RIDE, LU5 5FP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.80 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5FP 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 5FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5FP, encompassing approximately 872 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5FP area, explore the LU5 5FP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 5FP area, visit the LU5 5FP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU5 5FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Houghton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Readers Close with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND RIDE, LU5 5FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.900.00%
Public order33.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.440.00%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.09-47.83%
Other theft313.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44-60.00%
Drugs22.290.00%
Public order22.29-66.67%
Burglary22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2348.1453.33%
Public order626.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime14.58-50.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Other crime11.150.00%

In June 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 offences1547.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour717.190.00%
Public order48.02-20.00%
Burglary34.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Other theft33.440.00%
Drugs23.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.29-66.67%
Other crime12.290.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2452.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour727.51-30.00%
Vehicle crime68.02500.00%
Public order56.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.7350.00%
Other crime13.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.26-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1017.19-28.57%
Other crime311.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44-33.33%
Public order22.29-60.00%
Other theft22.29-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1657.3160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1418.34366.67%
Other theft516.05150.00%
Public order55.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.73200.00%
Drugs23.44100.00%
Vehicle crime22.29-33.33%
Shoplifting22.29100.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.09-37.50%
Other crime311.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-76.92%
Vehicle crime33.44-62.50%
Public order23.44-50.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Burglary12.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1653.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour1318.34-7.14%
Vehicle crime814.90100.00%
Public order49.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.580.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Drugs12.29-75.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1444.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1216.05140.00%
Drugs413.750.00%
Vehicle crime44.580.00%
Other crime24.58100.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Public order12.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.88-81.48%
Burglary25.73100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2749.290.00%
Vehicle crime430.950.00%
Public order24.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Shoplifting22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 20243
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423
June 202415
May 202424
April 202415
March 202416
February 202410
January 202416
December 202312
November 20235
October 202327

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Houghton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Readers Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Capron Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arenson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Falcon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Printers Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Houghton Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1