SYCAMORE ROAD, LU5 5NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5NQ

SYCAMORE ROAD, LU5 5NQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5NQ 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 5NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5NQ, encompassing approximately 4176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 5NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brentwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

SYCAMORE ROAD, LU5 5NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6333.33%
Drugs30.960.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.227.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.3871.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.87-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson42.39-20.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0172.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.55-56.25%
Vehicle crime61.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.83-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson62.6350.00%
Drugs41.44100.00%
Public order40.96-33.33%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.21157.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.31140.00%
Public order62.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 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 offences76.70-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-16.67%
Public order41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.14-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour64.55100.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.0325.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-55.56%
Public order40.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-50.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0123.53%
Vehicle crime95.03800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-33.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202411
March 202418
February 20247
January 202419
December 202321
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 202416
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
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 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brentwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eddiwick Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Leaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tithe Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1