LU5 6QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6QQ

LU5 6QQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.01 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6QQ 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 6QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6QQ, encompassing approximately 486 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

LU5 6QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morpeth Crescent with total crimes: 14
  • Harebell Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Alban Corner with total crimes: 1

LU5 6QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1337.01225.00%
Other theft226.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.11-83.33%
Public order12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour632.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences412.34-20.00%
Shoplifting28.22-50.00%
Other theft14.110.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour749.3475.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.39-28.57%
Shoplifting410.280.00%
Public order28.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.11100.00%
Other theft14.110.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Robbery12.060.00%

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 offences734.9540.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.3933.33%
Public order28.22100.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.06-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.90-54.55%
Vehicle crime410.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.220.00%
Burglary16.170.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Public order12.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.7857.14%
Anti-social behaviour322.6250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences739.0640.00%
Vehicle crime314.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.170.00%
Burglary24.11100.00%
Public order24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.110.00%
Other theft14.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.28100.00%
Burglary14.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime316.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.17-50.00%
Public order14.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-66.67%
Burglary12.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.56-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour38.220.00%
Vehicle crime26.17100.00%
Other theft14.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.0157.14%
Anti-social behaviour322.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Public order12.06-66.67%
Other theft12.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.390.00%
Public order36.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.170.00%
Burglary24.110.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Morpeth Crescent
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harebell Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alban Corner
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Palatine Corner
    Total1
    Other theft1