BARTON ROAD, LU5 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6LQ

BARTON ROAD, LU5 6LQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6LQ 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 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6LQ, encompassing approximately 933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bury Close with total crimes: 3
  • Prudence Close with total crimes: 1

BARTON ROAD, LU5 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Other crime23.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.140.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.64150.00%
Burglary25.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.350.00%
Burglary13.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order 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 6LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillside Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Bury Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Prudence Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Valiant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Astrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1