LU7 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3DX

LU7 3DX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3DX, encompassing approximately 2582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU7 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hydrus Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Phoenix Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jenner Close with total crimes: 2

LU7 3DX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.74100.00%
Other theft43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Other crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-20.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.36600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-50.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In April 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 offences88.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.74100.00%
Vehicle crime53.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 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 offences41.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8133.33%
Vehicle crime33.10-40.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-40.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hydrus Drive
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Phoenix Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jenner Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lister Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cetus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1