LU7 4TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 4TX

LU7 4TX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This LU7 4TX 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 4TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 4TX, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 4TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oatfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Millers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rye Close with total crimes: 2

LU7 4TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.981100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.610.00%
Burglary31.54-40.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

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
Burglary58.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.84300.00%
Public order23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6871.43%
Other theft34.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.220.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3066.67%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oatfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Rye Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lister Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Danes Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Midway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marley Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Greaves Way
    Total1
    Other crime1