BROADMEAD, SG18 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 8LF

BROADMEAD, SG18 8LF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This SG18 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 8LF, encompassing approximately 3812 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 8LF area, explore the SG18 8LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG18 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Biggleswade with total crimes: 1
  • Palace Street with total crimes: 1

BROADMEAD, SG18 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.41-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-33.33%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3028.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.3633.33%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5175.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3133.33%
Bicycle theft41.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.15-82.61%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 202323

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG18 8LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tennyson Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Biggleswade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Palace Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Barn Field Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Dells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mead End
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Durham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1