SG18 0RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 0RA

SG18 0RA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This SG18 0RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 153 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 0RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 0RA, encompassing approximately 4129 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SG18 0RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bonds Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SG18 0RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.330.00%
Shoplifting40.9733.33%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.14-8.33%
Other theft55.330.00%
Public order51.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.73-57.14%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.87118.18%
Shoplifting75.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-45.45%
Other theft51.45400.00%
Public order31.21-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.9037.50%
Violence and sexual offences112.6622.22%
Shoplifting82.66300.00%
Public order71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-50.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.20-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94100.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.967.69%
Shoplifting63.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Public order40.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9630.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.15-16.67%
Shoplifting41.21100.00%
Robbery30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Public order20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6625.00%
Burglary72.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.45200.00%
Other theft61.45200.00%
Vehicle crime41.4533.33%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.94600.00%
Burglary41.70300.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Shoplifting30.97-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-80.95%
Vehicle crime30.97-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0275.00%
Shoplifting125.0933.33%
Vehicle crime72.91600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7020.00%
Public order41.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.45-25.00%
Shoplifting92.910.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-37.50%
Drugs21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.080.00%
Shoplifting93.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.180.00%
Drugs51.940.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202422
May 202424
April 202411
March 20249
February 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234
September 202321
August 202312
July 202316

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 202312
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bonds Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Lindsell Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Auckland Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 7. Drove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Biggleswade (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wells Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sun Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St John'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tennyson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bank'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lime Tree Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Winston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Back Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Elphick Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Millers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Havelock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barn Field Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1