LU6, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this LU6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LU6, encompassing approximately 34511 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the LU6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LU6 has a total of postcodes overall.
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.88 | 17.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 1.91 | -29.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 1.71 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.58 | -41.18% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.29 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.29 | -61.11% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.20 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.12 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.09 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 7.24 | 23.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 2.43 | 21.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 1.62 | 108.33% |
| Public order | 20 | 0.72 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 0.58 | -53.85% |
| Other theft | 17 | 0.52 | 240.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.49 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.23 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.20 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.17 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 6.09 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 1.97 | -8.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 1.33 | 116.67% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.13 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.35 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.20 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.20 | -64.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.14 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.14 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.09 | -60.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 6.35 | 3.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 1.85 | 16.28% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.45 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 0.64 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 0.52 | 27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.41 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.41 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.35 | 11.11% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.29 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.14 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.12 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 5.97 | 6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 1.80 | -15.69% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.25 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 0.64 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 0.52 | 15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.43 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 11 | 0.35 | 22.22% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.32 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.26 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.06 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 5.65 | -10.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 1.68 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.48 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 0.61 | 116.67% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.38 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.32 | 11.11% |
| Other theft | 9 | 0.29 | -30.77% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.26 | -27.27% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.14 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.09 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.09 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 5.22 | 10.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 1.88 | 18.42% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.30 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.35 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 9 | 0.32 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.26 | -52.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 0.26 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.17 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.14 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 5.24 | -4.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 1.71 | 22.58% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.10 | -44.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 0.55 | 23.08% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.46 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.29 | -18.18% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.26 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 0.23 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.20 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.17 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 5.45 | -7.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 1.80 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 0.99 | -20.51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 0.90 | -13.33% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.38 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.32 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.29 | -38.46% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.23 | -30.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.20 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.20 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.09 | -85.71% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.03 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 6.06 | 11.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 1.94 | -2.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 1.13 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 0.93 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.41 | 30.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.38 | -9.09% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.20 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.12 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.06 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 5.68 | 22.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 1.74 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.16 | 26.32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 0.70 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 0.58 | 27.27% |
| Other theft | 11 | 0.41 | -21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.32 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.29 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.29 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.06 | -66.67% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 5.01 | -10.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 1.42 | -4.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.39 | 72.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 0.55 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 14 | 0.46 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 11 | 0.41 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.20 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.09 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.09 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.06 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 5.45 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 812 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 59 |
| June 2024 | 84 |
| May 2024 | 68 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 62 |
| February 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 65 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 62 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
| September 2023 | 60 |
| August 2023 | 49 |
| July 2023 | 55 |
A total of 603 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 66 |
| June 2024 | 56 |
| May 2024 | 46 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 50 |
A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 39 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |