LU7 4TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4TE

LU7 4TE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4TE 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 4TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4TE, encompassing approximately 618 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

LU7 4TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Fortuna Mead with total crimes: 1
  • Moneta Rise with total crimes: 1

LU7 4TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29.700.00%
Burglary23.230.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.470.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Other crime13.230.00%
Shoplifting11.62-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.93100.00%
Vehicle crime26.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.230.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.85100.00%
Vehicle crime13.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.470.00%
Public order13.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.85100.00%
Vehicle crime23.23-33.33%
Public order23.23100.00%
Other theft13.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting319.400.00%
Vehicle crime34.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.85100.00%
Other theft13.230.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime917.780.00%
Shoplifting114.550.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.470.00%
Other crime23.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fortuna Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moneta Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1