GILLAN WAY, LU5 5RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5RD

GILLAN WAY, LU5 5RD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 5RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5RD, encompassing approximately 3009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trident Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Conway Close with total crimes: 2
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 2

GILLAN WAY, LU5 5RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.32-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.65-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.31233.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.3242.86%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.31-30.00%
Public order42.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3166.67%
Vehicle crime43.32100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

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 offences64.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-78.57%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.97600.00%
Vehicle crime44.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.000.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-66.67%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences64.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 202314
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Trident Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Conway Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosedale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dolphin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Houghton Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1