KINGSLEY AVENUE, SG5 4FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 4FU

KINGSLEY AVENUE, SG5 4FU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This SG5 4FU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG5 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG5 4FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 4FU, encompassing approximately 2081 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 4FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lydgate Fields with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Earnshaw Drive with total crimes: 1

KINGSLEY AVENUE, SG5 4FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40100.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In June 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 behaviour33.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.28-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.32300.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-80.00%

In November 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 offences53.3625.00%
Other theft12.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.88-33.33%
Other theft21.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lydgate Fields
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Earnshaw Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1