WESTONING ROAD, LU5 6PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6PB

WESTONING ROAD, LU5 6PB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6PB 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 6PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6PB, encompassing approximately 597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1
  • Westoning Road with total crimes: 1

WESTONING ROAD, LU5 6PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.40150.00%
Vehicle crime28.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%

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 arson28.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.770.00%
Other theft311.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.67-50.00%

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 crime25.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.70-75.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.70100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.05100.00%
Burglary23.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.020.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.050.00%
Public order16.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hillside Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westoning Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1