LU7 4SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4SP

LU7 4SP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.61 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4SP 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 4SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4SP, encompassing approximately 766 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eden Way with total crimes: 1
  • Billington Court with total crimes: 1

LU7 4SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary17.830.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-50.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 crime310.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.610.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.050.00%
Shoplifting25.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.520.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

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 crime12.610.00%
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.910.00%
Other theft12.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eden Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Billington Court
    Total1
    Other theft1