LU5 5FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5FU

LU5 5FU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5FU 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 5FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5FU, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Nettle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road North with total crimes: 2

LU5 5FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.24-20.00%
Other crime32.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Other theft11.76-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.41-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.71-28.57%
Other theft12.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6575.00%
Other crime24.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.2433.33%
Vehicle crime32.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.53300.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.410.00%
Other theft24.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20242

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

  • 1. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nettle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Marlin Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1