LU5 6GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6GD

LU5 6GD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6GD 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 6GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6GD, encompassing approximately 3205 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 6GD area, explore the LU5 6GD 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU5 6GD 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

LU5 6GD 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 behaviour86.24-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences62.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.8040.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.1825.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.12-33.33%
Other theft21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9328.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.81-38.46%
Drugs22.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.05-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.61275.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.68125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

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 offences34.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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 offences65.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%

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 offences44.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 202415
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 6GD 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. Angels Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Ash Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gressingham Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dellmont Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1