GARDEN LEYS, LU7 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3PQ

GARDEN LEYS, LU7 3PQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.22 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3PQ, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

LU7 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cutlers Way with total crimes: 2
  • Midway with total crimes: 1

GARDEN LEYS, LU7 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.22100.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-50.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99100.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9933.33%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-77.78%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.18800.00%
Vehicle crime82.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-83.33%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9720.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences41.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-90.91%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.940.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brooklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanbridge Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brookside Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1