LU5 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6AS

LU5 6AS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.57 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6AS, encompassing approximately 636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leighton Road with total crimes: 1

LU5 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.710.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1