LOWRY DRIVE, LU5 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5SJ

LOWRY DRIVE, LU5 5SJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5SJ, encompassing approximately 4409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LU5 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Trident Drive with total crimes: 3

LOWRY DRIVE, LU5 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences157.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.4020.00%
Vehicle crime51.3666.67%
Public order11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences95.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8538.46%
Anti-social behaviour94.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0466.67%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 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 offences137.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7250.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0362.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.12125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.04-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1788.89%
Criminal damage and arson43.86300.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.40150.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Public order10.23-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.17-36.84%
Public order72.72600.00%
Vehicle crime61.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36150.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.85111.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.3175.00%
Vehicle crime51.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-75.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0328.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.04700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.810.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202418
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 202417
February 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parkside Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1