SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LU7 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 2QX

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LU7 2QX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.57 per 1,000 population. This LU7 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 2QX, encompassing approximately 3819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU7 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Corbet Ride with total crimes: 1

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LU7 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%

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 offences84.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3311.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.62100.00%
Vehicle crime41.57100.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-50.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 offences66.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.5750.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 offences32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 theft44.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 offences34.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.97-18.18%
Public order32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 offences116.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
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 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 2QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Corbet Ride
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knaves Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grasmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1