DELL ROAD, LU5 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5HT

DELL ROAD, LU5 5HT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5HT, encompassing approximately 3522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aylesbury Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Pintail Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Long Mead with total crimes: 2

DELL ROAD, LU5 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27300.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.9560.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.54-45.45%
Public order11.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.52-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.1225.00%
Vehicle crime32.840.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.41-38.46%
Drugs22.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.80-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.27-20.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.35366.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.9783.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.9714.29%
Vehicle crime22.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 202414
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aylesbury Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Pintail Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Long Mead
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Baulk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vicarage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Angels Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tithe Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gressingham Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dellmont Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1