HAMMERSMITH CLOSE, LU5 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5SP

HAMMERSMITH CLOSE, LU5 5SP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5SP, encompassing approximately 4879 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Crossways with total crimes: 4

HAMMERSMITH CLOSE, LU5 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9955.56%
Anti-social behaviour82.8760.00%
Other theft41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 offences94.71-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Other crime20.61-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1772.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-61.54%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.3844.44%
Violence and sexual offences112.66-42.11%
Other theft32.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.66137.50%
Vehicle crime93.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.84-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.840.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.10-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6450.00%
Vehicle crime61.2320.00%
Drugs41.23100.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.10114.29%
Vehicle crime53.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02300.00%
Burglary40.82100.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.58-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour73.0716.67%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 offences228.204.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.5120.00%
Public order61.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.02150.00%
Public order41.0233.33%
Vehicle crime30.82-40.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.455.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.30-11.76%
Vehicle crime53.07400.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-75.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.480.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202419
June 202411
May 202419
April 20248
March 202420
February 202415
January 202422
December 202321
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 202413
May 20249
April 202420
March 202415
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Long Mead
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leaf Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tithe Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1