FRENCHMANS CLOSE, LU5 6JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6JD

FRENCHMANS CLOSE, LU5 6JD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6JD, encompassing approximately 1477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dale Close with total crimes: 2
  • John Hobbs Close with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 1

FRENCHMANS CLOSE, LU5 6JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.710.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.710.00%
Vehicle crime12.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.38300.00%
Vehicle crime12.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.740.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Public order21.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
February 20241
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. John Hobbs Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Willow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1