SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 0AR

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This SG18 0AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 0AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 0AR, encompassing approximately 2120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 0AR area, explore the SG18 0AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG18 0AR area, visit the SG18 0AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SG18 0AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96-20.00%
Other theft33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Shoplifting31.4150.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5425.00%
Shoplifting24.72-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.49-46.67%
Other theft43.770.00%
Shoplifting31.89-57.14%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.151400.00%
Shoplifting77.070.00%
Other theft43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.13250.00%
Public order33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.02200.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-50.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 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 offences44.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.96250.00%
Shoplifting63.3050.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.540.00%
Shoplifting42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG18 0AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redman Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vickers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Royal Oak Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gladstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trinity Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1