THORN ROAD, LU5 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6JQ

THORN ROAD, LU5 6JQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.80 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6JQ, encompassing approximately 351 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU5 6JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morpeth Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Octavian Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thorn Road with total crimes: 1

THORN ROAD, LU5 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour639.80-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences317.06-50.00%
Shoplifting28.53-50.00%
Public order15.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour768.2375.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.90-14.29%
Shoplifting417.060.00%
Public order211.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.69100.00%
Burglary15.690.00%
Drugs12.840.00%
Robbery12.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences751.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.9033.33%
Public order211.37100.00%
Possession of weapons25.690.00%
Other theft15.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.84-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences551.17-61.54%
Vehicle crime514.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.210.00%
Robbery18.530.00%
Burglary12.840.00%
Other theft12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%
Public order12.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1345.4930.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.9650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1062.54100.00%
Other theft228.430.00%
Vehicle crime25.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.69-50.00%
Burglary25.690.00%
Public order25.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour414.21300.00%
Vehicle crime111.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime331.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.53-40.00%
Public order18.530.00%
Drugs12.840.00%
Possession of weapons12.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.84-66.67%
Burglary12.840.00%

In December 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 offences534.11-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.210.00%
Other theft28.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1256.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour334.110.00%
Other theft28.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Public order12.84-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences962.54-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour325.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson38.5350.00%
Public order38.53200.00%
Burglary28.530.00%
Possession of weapons15.690.00%
Other crime12.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1173.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour731.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.900.00%
Burglary25.690.00%
Drugs25.690.00%
Vehicle crime15.690.00%
Public order12.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
November 20231
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 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 6JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morpeth Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Octavian Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Palatine Corner
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Harebell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1