MEADOW WAY, LU7 3FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3FS

MEADOW WAY, LU7 3FS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3FS 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 3FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3FS, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 3FS area, explore the LU7 3FS 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oatfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Millers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rye Close with total crimes: 2

MEADOW WAY, LU7 3FS 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 offences74.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.18366.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.4125.00%
Other theft21.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.98-20.00%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-72.73%
Public order30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2410.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.46-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1580.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.52150.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5550.00%
Vehicle crime33.78-50.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.610.00%
Vehicle crime62.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 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 offences83.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 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 offences95.350.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.8925.00%
Robbery11.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lister Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Babbage Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cetus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Danes Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1