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

Overview of Crime in SG18 0FE

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0FE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This SG18 0FE 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 0FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 0FE, encompassing approximately 1716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 0FE area, explore the SG18 0FE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG18 0FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Redman Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Vickers Close with total crimes: 1

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-28.57%
Other theft32.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.99133.33%
Other theft24.08-60.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.41-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-72.73%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4083.33%
Other theft66.41-45.45%
Shoplifting23.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.6557.14%
Violence and sexual offences66.41-25.00%
Shoplifting23.50100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.99700.00%
Other theft74.66-65.00%
Vehicle crime34.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.1525.00%
Shoplifting311.650.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1614.5723.08%
Shoplifting39.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1313.99333.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.5833.33%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.83200.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-66.67%
Shoplifting21.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.99200.00%
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%

In September 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 offences46.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 202420
January 202416
December 202313
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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. 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 0FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Redman Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vickers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Royal Oak Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gladstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1