MENTMORE GARDENS, LU7 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 2LT

MENTMORE GARDENS, LU7 2LT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This LU7 2LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 2LT, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mentmore Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cedars Way with total crimes: 3
  • Woodside Way with total crimes: 2

MENTMORE GARDENS, LU7 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences23.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Bicycle theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Public order11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.7033.33%
Other theft12.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour33.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03100.00%
Public order12.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.050.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.38700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%

In November 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 offences24.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 LU7 2LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mentmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cedars Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodside Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Camberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mardle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finch Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Stephenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1