LU7 2TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 2TF

LU7 2TF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This LU7 2TF 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 2TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 2TF, encompassing approximately 1943 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 2TF area, explore the LU7 2TF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU7 2TF area, visit the LU7 2TF House Prices

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: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 2TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vimy Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 2

LU7 2TF 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.17-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences23.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.8383.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In June 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 behaviour65.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.06-33.33%
Robbery11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-91.67%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.321100.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.1750.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Public order11.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.630.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.60-33.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-88.89%

In September 2023, 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 offences910.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 202412
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Vimy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Paddocks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bossington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1