LU5 5QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5QN

LU5 5QN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5QN 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 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5QN, encompassing approximately 4548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU5 5QN 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
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4

LU5 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 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 offences145.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7938.46%
Anti-social behaviour103.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.30-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson52.8625.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8954.55%
Anti-social behaviour103.74-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.2316.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.08-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson52.4266.67%
Public order31.10-57.14%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.28140.00%
Public order72.64133.33%
Burglary61.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In February 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 offences157.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.1317.65%
Anti-social behaviour64.4020.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.70-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.74-61.54%
Public order41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.1618.18%
Vehicle crime92.86200.00%
Drugs21.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-75.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.420.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202418
June 202413
May 202417
April 202411
March 202424
February 202415
January 202420
December 202317
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5QN 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. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Houghton Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1