LU5 6JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6JW

LU5 6JW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.91 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6JW, encompassing approximately 501 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 6JW area, explore the LU5 6JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morpeth Crescent with total crimes: 14
  • The Baulk with total crimes: 2
  • Gressingham Meadow with total crimes: 1

LU5 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.91275.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.92-80.00%
Public order11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour521.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences49.9733.33%
Other theft17.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In July 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 behaviour625.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.98100.00%
Other theft13.990.00%
Burglary11.990.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences521.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.97200.00%
Possession of weapons25.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime47.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-50.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.97100.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.970.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.99-50.00%
Public order11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.95100.00%
Burglary23.990.00%
Other theft23.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.99-50.00%
Public order13.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.98-71.43%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.9675.00%
Public order113.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.980.00%
Burglary13.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morpeth Crescent
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Baulk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gressingham Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1