WHITING SQUARE, LU5 5QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5QW

WHITING SQUARE, LU5 5QW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.46 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5QW 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 5QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5QW, encompassing approximately 1577 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU5 5QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Houghton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Townsend Farm Road with total crimes: 2

WHITING SQUARE, LU5 5QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.465.26%
Violence and sexual offences712.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Other theft31.900.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.191800.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.07-57.14%
Burglary13.800.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.7516.67%
Violence and sexual offences108.8842.86%
Criminal damage and arson26.34-33.33%
Public order11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.61-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson34.440.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.751200.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.24-45.45%
Vehicle crime43.80100.00%
Other crime12.540.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.05175.00%
Shoplifting36.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.27-90.91%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9537.50%
Other theft46.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-20.00%
Drugs12.540.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

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 offences810.78-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour55.0725.00%
Burglary23.170.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.31450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.97300.00%
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Drugs10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs38.240.00%
Burglary31.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-50.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.5133.33%
Shoplifting32.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.410.00%
Public order33.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202414
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 202413
April 20241
March 202411
February 20248
January 202411
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Houghton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Townsend Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dunstable Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Freemans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Travertine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coopers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1