PRINCES STREET, LU5 6ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 6ED

PRINCES STREET, LU5 6ED, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This LU5 6ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 6ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 6ED, encompassing approximately 1911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 6ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Randall Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Bush Close with total crimes: 2

PRINCES STREET, LU5 6ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-33.33%
Public order21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-25.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.760.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-75.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.94700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.19300.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.23300.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Other theft21.05-66.67%
Drugs11.050.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.940.00%
Other theft63.14500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 6ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Randall Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Bush Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hardinge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1