COOPERS WAY, LU5 5US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5US

COOPERS WAY, LU5 5US, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.83 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5US 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 5US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5US, encompassing approximately 1866 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Roman Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Houghton Road with total crimes: 3

COOPERS WAY, LU5 5US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.835.26%
Violence and sexual offences910.7280.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.820.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.081800.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-75.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.4325.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.18125.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.43-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences32.1450.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.89300.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.1120.00%
Other theft33.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.97-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.6825.00%
Other theft22.68100.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.11250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.75100.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences48.5733.33%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roman Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. Houghton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Portland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Freemans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coopers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1