LU7 3QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3QF

LU7 3QF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3QF 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 3QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3QF, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU7 3QF 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

LU7 3QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.49-42.86%
Shoplifting22.33-33.33%
Other theft11.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.73250.00%
Shoplifting34.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 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 offences77.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.07100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order11.16-80.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.820.00%
Shoplifting22.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.56-16.67%
Shoplifting32.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.31-14.29%
Shoplifting53.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.73133.33%
Shoplifting44.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Public order11.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4025.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3QF 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