SG18 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG18 8SU

SG18 8SU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This SG18 8SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG18 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG18 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG18 8SU, encompassing approximately 1913 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG18 8SU area, explore the SG18 8SU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG18 8SU area, visit the SG18 8SU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

SG18 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Violet Close with total crimes: 3

SG18 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.681100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.2775.00%
Burglary33.66-62.50%
Other crime21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary88.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1833.33%
Shoplifting32.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Public order11.05-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences56.7966.67%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.75-50.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.500.00%
Shoplifting53.14-77.27%
Burglary22.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.1146.67%
Anti-social behaviour311.50200.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.931400.00%
Other theft17.840.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.23100.00%
Vehicle crime13.14-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-40.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18-58.33%
Other theft12.610.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.140.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 202422
January 202415
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Violet Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Tulip Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. York Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Tansey End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Magnolia Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Honeysuckle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Foxglove Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Saxon Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Buttercup Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1