CONSTABLE CLOSE, LU5 5ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5ST

CONSTABLE CLOSE, LU5 5ST, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5ST 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 5ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5ST, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 5ST 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
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4

CONSTABLE CLOSE, LU5 5ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences198.2072.73%
Anti-social behaviour54.1025.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.18-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7770.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.7325.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.1255.56%
Violence and sexual offences103.02-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2062.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.81-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.7742.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.16-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Public order30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.01130.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.96133.33%
Public order51.51150.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.77-23.81%
Public order43.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-50.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4931.25%
Vehicle crime84.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.73-22.22%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-90.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.160.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202417
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 202423
February 202410
January 202416
December 202316
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 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 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5ST 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. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Enfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1