MEADS CLOSE, LU5 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5LY

MEADS CLOSE, LU5 5LY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5LY, encompassing approximately 4200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

LU5 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Crossways with total crimes: 4
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4

MEADS CLOSE, LU5 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.52-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences112.8637.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.62500.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.2957.14%
Violence and sexual offences85.24-42.86%
Burglary21.900.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.33-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.6236.36%
Violence and sexual offences147.147.69%
Drugs23.330.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.38-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences135.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1025.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-33.33%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.62260.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.5744.44%
Vehicle crime63.1050.00%
Drugs51.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.3812.50%
Vehicle crime42.14100.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour106.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.38-46.67%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0936.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.57-18.18%
Drugs32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.05-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.62-52.17%
Vehicle crime42.62300.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Shoplifting20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.480.00%
Shoplifting53.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 20248
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202414
June 202430
May 202422
April 202436
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Aylesbury Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Pintail Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Long Mead
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angels Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tithe Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dellmont Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1