BLOOMSBURY GARDENS, LU5 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5RH

BLOOMSBURY GARDENS, LU5 5RH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5RH, encompassing approximately 4290 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Crossways with total crimes: 4
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4

BLOOMSBURY GARDENS, LU5 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80150.00%
Other theft41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.56-70.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour102.3366.67%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 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 behaviour96.7628.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Public order20.93100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.069.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.8066.67%
Vehicle crime31.17-40.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.530.00%
Vehicle crime52.56150.00%
Public order41.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.99-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.560.00%
Burglary32.10200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 202414
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1