LU1 3TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3TG

LU1 3TG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.82 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3TG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 3TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3TG, encompassing approximately 478 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 3TG area, explore the LU1 3TG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 3TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9

LU1 3TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting841.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.640.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Public order12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting848.0933.33%
Burglary516.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime38.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.270.00%
Public order14.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.64600.00%
Shoplifting614.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour212.550.00%
Vehicle crime24.18-33.33%
Other theft14.180.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting735.550.00%
Vehicle crime314.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.27-33.33%
Public order24.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.180.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.09-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.1866.67%
Vehicle crime410.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.36200.00%
Other theft16.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting527.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences310.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime26.27-33.33%
Burglary14.180.00%
Robbery12.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.27100.00%
Shoplifting38.360.00%
Vehicle crime36.27-57.14%
Robbery26.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime739.73133.33%
Shoplifting314.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.270.00%
Burglary24.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.18-60.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Public order12.090.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences541.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.46200.00%
Shoplifting36.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime36.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.270.00%
Drugs24.180.00%
Bicycle theft14.180.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime525.09150.00%
Shoplifting410.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.360.00%
Other theft12.09-50.00%
Public order12.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.180.00%
Other theft28.360.00%
Shoplifting24.180.00%
Vehicle crime24.180.00%
Bicycle theft14.180.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Public order12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3TG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gipsy Lane
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1