SUNDON ROAD, LU5 5NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5NN

SUNDON ROAD, LU5 5NN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5NN 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 5NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5NN, encompassing approximately 2329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brentwood Close with total crimes: 4

SUNDON ROAD, LU5 5NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.87-14.29%
Other crime22.580.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 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 offences1210.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-50.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 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 offences810.73-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.45-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.0033.33%
Vehicle crime11.72-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.29-10.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.29150.00%
Public order44.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-40.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-20.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.0066.67%
Public order32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.45-5.88%
Public order46.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.16183.33%
Vehicle crime57.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-57.14%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.000.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20248
June 202413
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5NN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornhill Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brentwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yew Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Thornbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eddiwick Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1