HENLEY CLOSE, LU5 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5SA

HENLEY CLOSE, LU5 5SA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5SA, encompassing approximately 4054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5SA area, explore the LU5 5SA 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 (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU5 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trident Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 3

HENLEY CLOSE, LU5 5SA 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.18-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3713.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.19-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-16.67%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.61112.50%
Violence and sexual offences154.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.70100.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.66-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.65-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.21140.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6345.45%
Public order63.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.67-26.67%
Vehicle crime62.71200.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.70200.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-52.63%
Vehicle crime52.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.13280.00%
Vehicle crime64.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202417
June 202415
May 20249
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 202319
October 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 202417
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Houghton Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1