ROMAN MEWS, SG17 5GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5GQ

ROMAN MEWS, SG17 5GQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.23 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5GQ 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 5GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5GQ, encompassing approximately 1847 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SG17 5GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Duck Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ivel Close with total crimes: 1

ROMAN MEWS, SG17 5GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3429.2330.77%
Anti-social behaviour1218.40-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences46.50-33.33%
Other theft22.170.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2630.31420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1314.0762.50%
Violence and sexual offences67.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.2533.33%
Public order32.170.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.7812.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.87-20.00%
Shoplifting54.33-16.67%
Burglary42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.49233.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.41100.00%
Shoplifting64.3320.00%
Other theft43.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Public order32.1750.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.37400.00%
Shoplifting52.71400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1750.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.74100.00%
Drugs24.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour49.20300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-42.86%
Drugs22.17100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting21.08-50.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.37133.33%
Shoplifting43.79300.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.87-40.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.6625.00%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Other theft22.17-60.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.08-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.99150.00%
Other theft52.71150.00%
Shoplifting52.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.71-20.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.040.00%
Other theft22.710.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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 5GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting34
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ivel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Celtic Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Hill
    Total1
    Public order1