ALDBANKS, LU6 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1AH

ALDBANKS, LU6 1AH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1AH, encompassing approximately 3044 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 1AH area, explore the LU6 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU6 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Brewers Hill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 2

ALDBANKS, LU6 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.88-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-20.00%
Shoplifting41.31100.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5411.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.97100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-90.91%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1110.841000.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-33.33%
Shoplifting31.31-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96-14.29%
Drugs11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.2440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.64-42.86%
Other theft11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.9450.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-72.73%
Shoplifting10.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8783.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.61100.00%
Shoplifting41.31100.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brewers Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ashcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peppercorn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. French'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lawrence Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Aldbanks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rotherwood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cash Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Weatherby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bunhill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Redfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1