WATERVALE, LU5 6FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6FY

WATERVALE, LU5 6FY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6FY 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 6FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6FY, encompassing approximately 2598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 6FY area, explore the LU5 6FY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aylesbury Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Pintail Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Long Mead with total crimes: 2

WATERVALE, LU5 6FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.16-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.0850.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.0855.56%
Violence and sexual offences45.39-33.33%
Public order11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.8512.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.46-25.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.54-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.0814.29%
Drugs13.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.78-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences74.6216.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.6933.33%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Public order10.770.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.39225.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.0050.00%
Vehicle crime32.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0825.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences44.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 6FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aylesbury Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Pintail Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Long Mead
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Baulk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vicarage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gressingham Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dellmont Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1