CHELSEA GARDENS, LU5 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5RW

CHELSEA GARDENS, LU5 5RW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5RW, encompassing approximately 4795 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5RW 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
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

CHELSEA GARDENS, LU5 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7230.77%
Anti-social behaviour73.5540.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences147.0927.27%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.72150.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.13-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.42-85.71%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.80122.22%
Vehicle crime74.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.46-50.00%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.559.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.50-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Drugs41.04100.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.05130.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.80120.00%
Burglary42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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 offences106.05-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-16.67%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.344.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.5920.00%
Public order51.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.97-16.00%
Public order54.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.04400.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6447.06%
Anti-social behaviour125.2133.33%
Vehicle crime62.50200.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-87.50%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.880.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202414
June 202411
May 202420
April 20249
March 202423
February 202410
January 202422
December 202321
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 202415
May 20246
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20232

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 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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 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 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5RW 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1