LONG MEADOW, LU5 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5RR

LONG MEADOW, LU5 5RR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5RR, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Houghton Park Road with total crimes: 3

LONG MEADOW, LU5 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.18100.00%
Vehicle crime42.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.770.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.98-42.86%
Other crime11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.6340.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.090.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.86-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.9880.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.07-44.44%
Public order42.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5150.00%
Vehicle crime43.98300.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65200.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 arson34.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-57.14%
Other theft11.330.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.63600.00%
Vehicle crime43.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.300.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houghton Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1