SOUTHCOURT AVENUE, LU7 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 2QE

SOUTHCOURT AVENUE, LU7 2QE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 population. This LU7 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 2QE, encompassing approximately 3947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU7 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodside Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 1

SOUTHCOURT AVENUE, LU7 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences52.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.31-11.11%
Vehicle crime22.03-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8412.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.28133.33%
Vehicle crime51.77150.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-50.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.5220.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.31-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.31-27.27%
Public order32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 2QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodside Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Grasmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stephenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Apple Tree Close
    Total1
    Public order1