SG5 4SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG5 4SZ

SG5 4SZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This SG5 4SZ 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 4SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG5 4SZ, encompassing approximately 963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SG5 4SZ 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

SG5 4SZ 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.27150.00%
Public order15.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour26.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.15-66.67%
Burglary12.080.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.23-14.29%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.040.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-40.00%
Robbery13.110.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences59.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.190.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.190.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%

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 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20233

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
September 20231

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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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