BRIDGEMAN DRIVE, LU5 5SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5SR

BRIDGEMAN DRIVE, LU5 5SR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5SR 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 5SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5SR, encompassing approximately 4421 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU5 5SR 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
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3

BRIDGEMAN DRIVE, LU5 5SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences94.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-20.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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 offences95.20-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2781.82%
Anti-social behaviour94.52-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 behaviour137.24160.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.49300.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.65-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour62.7120.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9288.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.84150.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences94.75-35.71%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.17100.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-80.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.26-41.18%
Public order62.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences177.69112.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.8475.00%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-66.67%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Burglary40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202420
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 202417
February 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 202317
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202413
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5SR 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. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parkside Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1