OCTAVIAN ROAD, LU5 6GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6GR

OCTAVIAN ROAD, LU5 6GR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.97 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6GR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 6GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6GR, encompassing approximately 316 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU5 6GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Octavian Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thorn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Palatine Corner with total crimes: 1

OCTAVIAN ROAD, LU5 6GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting218.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.320.00%
Public order16.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting447.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.650.00%
Public order212.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.320.00%
Drugs13.160.00%
Robbery13.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.46100.00%
Public order212.65100.00%
Other theft16.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.16-66.67%

In May 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 crime334.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.49-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour26.32100.00%
Robbery16.320.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%
Public order13.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences963.24200.00%
Other theft228.460.00%
Vehicle crime26.32100.00%
Burglary26.320.00%
Public order26.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour322.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.49200.00%
Vehicle crime19.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime325.30200.00%
Public order19.490.00%
Drugs13.160.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.16-75.00%
Burglary13.160.00%

In December 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 offences434.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.650.00%
Other theft29.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.320.00%
Vehicle crime13.160.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences537.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour315.81200.00%
Other theft29.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences647.43-33.33%
Public order318.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.320.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Other crime13.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences941.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson228.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.320.00%
Public order13.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Octavian Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Palatine Corner
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Harebell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1