LU5 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5UH

LU5 5UH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5UH, encompassing approximately 4688 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 5UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Park Close with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Crossways with total crimes: 4

LU5 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences107.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.13250.00%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In July 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 offences146.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.5377.78%
Violence and sexual offences123.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.56-40.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.99-43.75%
Vehicle crime91.9280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.920.00%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.1723.08%
Violence and sexual offences73.41-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8838.46%
Anti-social behaviour133.8485.71%
Public order52.77400.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.25-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour72.7716.67%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5315.79%
Anti-social behaviour64.690.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-40.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.05-57.14%
Public order51.2866.67%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.245.56%
Anti-social behaviour144.05-17.65%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.630.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247
March 202418
February 202413
January 202422
December 202319
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249
April 202416
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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
February 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Park Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hammersmith Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Westminster Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hammersmith Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parkside Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sundon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bromley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1