LU5 6HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6HP

LU5 6HP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 368.54 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6HP 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 6HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6HP, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toddington Service Area with total crimes: 7

LU5 6HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5368.5425.00%
Burglary1263.240.00%
Shoplifting152.650.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4421.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.590.00%
Other theft152.650.00%
Public order152.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.650.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1157.940.00%
Shoplifting152.650.00%
Vehicle crime152.65-95.65%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime231368.86283.33%
Criminal damage and arson11210.910.00%
Drugs152.650.00%
Other crime152.650.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6526.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1315.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.65-50.00%
Drugs152.650.00%
Shoplifting152.650.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime7684.43-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson2368.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1105.300.00%
Other theft152.650.00%
Public order152.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.650.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12684.43-42.86%
Other theft1631.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211421.50110.00%
Other theft21105.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2105.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1105.300.00%
Public order152.650.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10947.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3526.48200.00%
Burglary1157.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.650.00%
Drugs152.650.00%
Other theft152.650.00%
Public order152.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2263.24100.00%
Vehicle crime2105.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1105.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4473.83-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2210.590.00%
Other theft1105.300.00%
Possession of weapons152.650.00%
Public order152.650.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5421.190.00%
Other crime2263.240.00%
Public order1105.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 202423
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 202421
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Toddington Service Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1