ELM PARK CLOSE, LU5 5PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5PN

ELM PARK CLOSE, LU5 5PN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5PN, encompassing approximately 4684 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 5PN 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

ELM PARK CLOSE, LU5 5PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.47-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.7780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Drugs30.850.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 offences155.767.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9027.27%
Anti-social behaviour102.99-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson52.1325.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.18137.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.06-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0390.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.06-52.94%
Vehicle crime71.71600.00%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Public order20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.6130.77%
Violence and sexual offences103.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1350.00%
Drugs41.28100.00%
Burglary30.85-40.00%
Public order20.64-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.27160.00%
Public order62.77200.00%
Burglary51.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.76-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.84100.00%
Public order51.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.75-29.03%
Vehicle crime44.70-42.86%
Public order40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-70.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.1782.35%
Anti-social behaviour106.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.13250.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-71.43%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences179.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.560.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202419
May 20248
April 202417
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202414
June 202411
May 202419
April 202410
March 202420
February 20248
January 202418
December 202322
November 202331
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 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5PN 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. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1