POWELLS ROAD, SG17 5DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5DP

POWELLS ROAD, SG17 5DP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.26 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG17 5DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5DP, encompassing approximately 1682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG17 5DP area, explore the SG17 5DP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG17 5DP area, visit the SG17 5DP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SG17 5DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3

POWELLS ROAD, SG17 5DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3536.2634.62%
Anti-social behaviour1420.80-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.32150.00%
Public order32.970.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2632.10333.33%
Anti-social behaviour1515.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.92-25.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Other crime21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-81.82%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.4057.14%
Shoplifting66.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Other theft32.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.991000.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.5416.67%
Shoplifting64.160.00%
Other theft53.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Public order32.3850.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.45250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Shoplifting63.57100.00%
Vehicle crime43.57100.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.89200.00%
Shoplifting33.5750.00%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.51150.00%
Other theft32.970.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Shoplifting21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.29-33.33%
Other theft32.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-16.67%
Other theft42.970.00%
Burglary22.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.29100.00%
Other theft43.57-33.33%
Public order22.380.00%
Shoplifting21.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-80.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.64100.00%
Shoplifting63.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-50.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.290.00%
Other theft33.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20246
June 202411
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG17 5DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting34
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Hollies
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Celtic Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Hill
    Total1
    Public order1