THE CHILTERNS, LU7 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4QD

THE CHILTERNS, LU7 4QD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4QD 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 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4QD, encompassing approximately 4060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Brooklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Midway with total crimes: 1

THE CHILTERNS, LU7 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.45350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9340.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Burglary20.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4375.00%
Vehicle crime61.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-40.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2333.33%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In February 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 offences62.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22300.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.69250.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brooklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bishop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nettleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mannock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Swales Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Highcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1