BARBER END, SG17 5TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17 5TB

BARBER END, SG17 5TB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.87 per 1,000 population. This SG17 5TB 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 5TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG17 5TB, encompassing approximately 2158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SG17 5TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Beacon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Peartree Close with total crimes: 3

BARBER END, SG17 5TB 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3426.8730.77%
Anti-social behaviour1615.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.4120.00%
Burglary12.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.63420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences65.56-50.00%
Shoplifting52.78-16.67%
Burglary22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.92250.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.49500.00%
Shoplifting65.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-57.14%
Shoplifting21.39-50.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences76.95600.00%
Shoplifting43.24300.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour22.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.63100.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-40.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting34
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beacon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Peartree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ivel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Celtic Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1