THE WOOD, LU7 3DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3DQ

THE WOOD, LU7 3DQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3DQ 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 3DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3DQ, encompassing approximately 4071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 3DQ area, explore the LU7 3DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU7 3DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pennivale Close with total crimes: 2

THE WOOD, LU7 3DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences95.8928.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-66.67%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.68-41.67%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.6820.00%
Shoplifting32.9550.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.95100.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.63-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.2125.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.88-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-58.82%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.54137.50%
Violence and sexual offences174.6770.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1833.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.67-37.50%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9833.33%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences83.68166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.630.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202417
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202419
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 3DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. North Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Badgers Brook
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Winston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adaern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1