MELTON WALK, LU5 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5QD

MELTON WALK, LU5 5QD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5QD, encompassing approximately 1908 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU5 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trident Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 3

MELTON WALK, LU5 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-55.56%
Theft from the person12.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.91-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.14-50.00%
Other theft12.620.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.2416.67%
Drugs23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.1466.67%
Burglary32.620.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.14100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.19-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86300.00%
Vehicle crime34.1950.00%
Drugs11.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.10-33.33%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Houghton Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1