LU7 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4QB

LU7 4QB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.20 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4QB, encompassing approximately 3432 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Midway with total crimes: 1
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 1

LU7 4QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12166.67%
Burglary32.33-50.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8750.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 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 behaviour33.2050.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-60.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bishop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mannock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Swales Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1