WEST CLOSE, SG17 5GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5GT

WEST CLOSE, SG17 5GT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5GT 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 5GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5GT, encompassing approximately 1261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG17 5GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miles Drive with total crimes: 4
  • West Close with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 1

WEST CLOSE, SG17 5GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-76.92%
Drugs12.380.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.47225.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9633.33%
Public order13.170.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-85.71%
Public order10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.55100.00%
Public order11.58-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime614.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7566.67%
Public order33.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order512.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.5550.00%
Burglary12.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.92-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.43225.00%
Burglary210.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-50.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In October 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 behaviour414.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Miles Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. West Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Haycock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meeks Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1