LU7 4DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4DD

LU7 4DD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4DD 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 4DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4DD, encompassing approximately 1236 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 4DD area, explore the LU7 4DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4012 with total crimes: 6
  • Billington Road with total crimes: 1
  • Eden Way with total crimes: 1

LU7 4DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-33.33%
Drugs11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.090.00%
Vehicle crime32.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-33.33%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.33200.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.8550.00%
Public order12.43-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.09200.00%
Public order22.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.33300.00%
Vehicle crime33.24200.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences48.09100.00%
Vehicle crime23.24100.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.85200.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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 4DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4012
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Billington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eden Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Billington Court
    Total1
    Other theft1