POPLAR DRIVE, SG5 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 4AF

POPLAR DRIVE, SG5 4AF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This SG5 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 4AF, encompassing approximately 1716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 4AF area, explore the SG5 4AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG5 4AF area, visit the SG5 4AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netherstones with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Taylor'S Road with total crimes: 1

POPLAR DRIVE, SG5 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.83-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-33.33%
Other theft11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.7440.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.08-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.4044.44%
Anti-social behaviour57.58-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 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 offences913.4080.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.66100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.5066.67%
Burglary22.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.4912.50%
Violence and sexual offences35.2450.00%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.07100.00%
Public order34.660.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.33-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.66500.00%
Burglary13.500.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG5 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Netherstones
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Maple Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Taylor'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drovers Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1