MARKET SQUARE, LU5 6QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6QJ

MARKET SQUARE, LU5 6QJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6QJ 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 6QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6QJ, encompassing approximately 1012 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mander Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Grange Gardens with total crimes: 1

MARKET SQUARE, LU5 6QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour35.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.86200.00%
Public order32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98-50.00%
Other theft11.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons13.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%

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 offences511.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In May 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 offences58.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.940.00%
Other theft12.960.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Public order21.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.940.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.940.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.960.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.96-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson613.830.00%
Vehicle crime35.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.880.00%
Other theft24.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 6QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mander Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hardinge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Market Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1