PORZ AVENUE, LU5 5WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5WZ

PORZ AVENUE, LU5 5WZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5WZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 5WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5WZ, encompassing approximately 429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 5WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porz Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lovett Way with total crimes: 2
  • Foster Avenue with total crimes: 1

PORZ AVENUE, LU5 5WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft316.3050.00%
Vehicle crime26.99100.00%
Burglary14.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%

In July 2024, 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 theft216.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.660.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%
Burglary12.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.660.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.990.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.330.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs218.630.00%
Other theft24.660.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%
Possession of weapons12.330.00%
Other crime12.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.30200.00%
Other theft26.990.00%
Public order14.660.00%
Burglary12.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.990.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.640.00%
Public order16.990.00%
Other theft12.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.64200.00%
Burglary26.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.660.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.640.00%
Drugs14.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.330.00%
Burglary12.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Porz Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lovett Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Verey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Arenson Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1