LU5 5FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5FY

LU5 5FY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5FY 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 5FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5FY, encompassing approximately 3381 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 5FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Henley Close with total crimes: 2

LU5 5FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9133.33%
Vehicle crime52.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48100.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-64.71%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-71.43%
Other theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5854.55%
Anti-social behaviour75.03-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In June 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 offences119.17120.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.25350.00%
Public order32.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.84-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5575.00%
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3971.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.10-22.22%
Drugs42.07300.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-80.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.96-25.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.21140.00%
Vehicle crime43.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.320.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202417
June 202411
May 20245
April 202412
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

  • 1. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Reaper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Landrace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Binder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1