SG17 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5LH

SG17 5LH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5LH, encompassing approximately 1066 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG17 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Spitfire Road with total crimes: 2
  • Harvest Rise with total crimes: 1

SG17 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.94-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.5750.00%
Other theft12.810.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.880.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.880.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.690.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.630.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.44300.00%
Drugs23.750.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

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June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spitfire Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harvest Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1