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 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5WZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (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
  • Verey Road with total crimes: 1
  • Arenson Way with total crimes: 1

PORZ AVENUE, LU5 5WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.990.00%

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 behaviour311.640.00%
Burglary26.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Porz Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Verey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Arenson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1