THE CROFTS, SG5 4NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 4NQ

THE CROFTS, SG5 4NQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.60 per 1,000 population. This SG5 4NQ 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 4NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 4NQ, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG5 4NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Marjoram Road with total crimes: 1

THE CROFTS, SG5 4NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences52.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences52.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-50.00%

In July 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 offences63.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.730.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 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 offences63.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-33.33%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 behaviour64.91500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7325.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.0420.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.73500.00%
Shoplifting21.73-60.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.75400.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marjoram Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Willowherb Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baldock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Crofts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chequers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1