VALERIAN WAY, LU7 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4EL

VALERIAN WAY, LU7 4EL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4EL, encompassing approximately 1139 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fortuna Mead with total crimes: 1
  • Apollo Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Moneta Rise with total crimes: 1

VALERIAN WAY, LU7 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.140.00%
Public order13.51-66.67%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.14200.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In November 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 offences23.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1211.410.00%
Public order110.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20244
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 202312

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 4EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fortuna Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Apollo Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moneta Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1