LU5 5XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5XF

LU5 5XF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5XF 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 5XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5XF, encompassing approximately 781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU5 5XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road North with total crimes: 2
  • Porz Avenue with total crimes: 2

LU5 5XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.5225.00%
Other theft36.40200.00%
Vehicle crime13.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime25.120.00%
Public order12.560.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.3666.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.84100.00%
Other crime12.560.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.080.00%
Public order23.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Burglary12.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.12-33.33%
Public order12.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-75.00%

In January 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 behaviour415.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Public order11.28-75.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order419.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.12200.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Drugs12.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.2450.00%
Other theft23.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.56-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.200.00%
Burglary28.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Park Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Porz Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2