VANDYKE ROAD, LU7 3HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3HS

VANDYKE ROAD, LU7 3HS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3HS, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU7 3HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 5
  • Vandyke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kemsley Drive with total crimes: 2

VANDYKE ROAD, LU7 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences86.27-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-25.00%
Shoplifting21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.84-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.82300.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.90550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.08100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-85.71%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order74.390.00%
Shoplifting22.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-80.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5342.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-20.00%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.21-22.22%
Shoplifting52.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.57150.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2750.00%
Shoplifting42.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.90100.00%
Shoplifting41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences32.51-25.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-42.86%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Public order10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.840.00%
Public order41.880.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 3HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nelson Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Vandyke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Kemsley Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sandhills
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Winston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mountbatten Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kiteleys Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1