LYWOOD ROAD, LU7 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4RA

LYWOOD ROAD, LU7 4RA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4RA 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 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4RA, encompassing approximately 4127 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 4RA area, explore the LU7 4RA 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 1
  • Marley Fields with total crimes: 1

LYWOOD ROAD, LU7 4RA 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.0975.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary10.48-80.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-62.50%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8460.00%
Vehicle crime61.94500.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences52.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21300.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.94-66.67%
Other theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 offences62.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.42250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.700.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
November 20237
October 20232

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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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 4RA postcode area is presented below.

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