WENTWORTH GARDENS, LU5 6DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6DN

WENTWORTH GARDENS, LU5 6DN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6DN 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 6DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6DN, encompassing approximately 1316 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mander Close with total crimes: 1
  • Dale Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

WENTWORTH GARDENS, LU5 6DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences13.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 offences59.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In May 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 offences56.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Other theft12.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.080.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.910.00%
Vehicle crime54.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.590.00%
Other theft24.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mander Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hardinge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Market Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1