BACK LANE, SG17 5FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5FF

BACK LANE, SG17 5FF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.44 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG17 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG17 5FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5FF, encompassing approximately 2659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG17 5FF area, explore the SG17 5FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG17 5FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

BACK LANE, SG17 5FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.44333.33%
Anti-social behaviour189.7838.46%
Public order36.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.27-45.83%
Shoplifting64.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-33.33%
Public order31.50-62.50%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2424.45380.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.03100.00%
Public order83.76700.00%
Shoplifting73.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.630.00%
Other theft52.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.88-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.53250.00%
Shoplifting62.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 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 offences89.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-57.14%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In March 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 behaviour79.40600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-25.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-71.43%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.27133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-50.00%
Shoplifting41.50-33.33%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.40-11.11%
Shoplifting63.01200.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.400.00%
Vehicle crime53.38400.00%
Other theft41.88-42.86%
Public order21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Shoplifting20.75-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Shoplifting62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26400.00%
Public order21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.1575.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6325.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.500.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202414
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202413
June 202424
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total42
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Shepherds Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Duck Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightingale Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Bentley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. River View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Heronslee
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingsmede
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1