FRANCIS CLOSE, SG5 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 4ES

FRANCIS CLOSE, SG5 4ES, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This SG5 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 4ES, encompassing approximately 2862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG5 4ES area, explore the SG5 4ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 4ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hallworth Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Arlesry Road with total crimes: 2

FRANCIS CLOSE, SG5 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.45-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Public order11.050.00%

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 offences63.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.590.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.19-37.50%
Public order21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89100.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84-33.33%
Public order21.40100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In October 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 crime44.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hallworth Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Arlesry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1