BROOKFIELD AVENUE, LU5 5TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5TS

BROOKFIELD AVENUE, LU5 5TS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5TS 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 5TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5TS, encompassing approximately 3738 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 5TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Crossways with total crimes: 4
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4

BROOKFIELD AVENUE, LU5 5TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-58.33%
Other theft41.34300.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.1571.43%
Violence and sexual offences43.21-63.64%
Other crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2222.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.94-73.08%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.960.00%
Other theft32.41200.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.90-53.57%
Violence and sexual offences93.4850.00%
Vehicle crime72.4116.67%
Public order41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.45154.55%
Violence and sexual offences67.49-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.61200.00%
Drugs41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.03-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.9410.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.21100.00%
Shoplifting22.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences157.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-66.67%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.979.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.68200.00%
Public order51.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.43-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.75-15.38%
Public order32.9450.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.480.00%
Shoplifting51.610.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202426
May 202413
April 202428
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1