PARKSIDE CLOSE, LU5 5TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5TZ

PARKSIDE CLOSE, LU5 5TZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5TZ 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 5TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5TZ, encompassing approximately 3856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5TZ area, explore the LU5 5TZ 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 (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LU5 5TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossways with total crimes: 4
  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3

PARKSIDE CLOSE, LU5 5TZ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.71166.67%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-72.73%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.7437.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.8542.86%
Other theft32.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.0716.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.8275.00%
Public order31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.0471.43%
Vehicle crime63.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.59133.33%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.459.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.300.00%
Vehicle crime62.85200.00%
Public order51.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.78-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.8512.50%
Public order22.330.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
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 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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