MILTON WALK, LU5 5UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5UD

MILTON WALK, LU5 5UD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5UD 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 5UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5UD, encompassing approximately 1777 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Nettle Close with total crimes: 2

MILTON WALK, LU5 5UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.810.00%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.44-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.25100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.38125.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.06-27.27%
Other crime14.500.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 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 offences1112.38266.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.75-25.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.2550.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.13150.00%
Vehicle crime25.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-33.33%
Public order32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-25.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime816.88700.00%
Public order64.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.81300.00%
Burglary32.25200.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.69100.00%
Other theft43.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-20.00%
Public order22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nettle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Regis Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Kimberley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Binder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Marlin Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1