LU5 5UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5UT

LU5 5UT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5UT 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 5UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5UT, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU5 5UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Henley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parkside Close with total crimes: 2

LU5 5UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7820.00%
Vehicle crime51.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.78-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences197.9790.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Public order31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Public order20.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51-23.08%
Vehicle crime32.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.45400.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.58-22.22%
Drugs31.86200.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-81.82%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.03266.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.920.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.310.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 202311
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202419
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

  • 1. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parkside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Reaper Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Binder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marlin Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Copperfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1