LEAF ROAD, LU5 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5JQ

LEAF ROAD, LU5 5JQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5JQ, encompassing approximately 3064 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU5 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Westminster Gardens with total crimes: 2

LEAF ROAD, LU5 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9650.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.87-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.6150.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5083.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.85-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.22-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour1312.0718.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.24-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.61400.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.77266.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.59120.00%
Burglary33.5950.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.53-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-25.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 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 offences127.50-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.92100.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.83-23.53%
Vehicle crime34.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-66.67%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.09112.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202416
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
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

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Long Mead
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1