ALDBANKS, LU6 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1AJ

ALDBANKS, LU6 1AJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 202 crimes and a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1AJ, encompassing approximately 3285 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU6 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Redfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ashcroft with total crimes: 3

ALDBANKS, LU6 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2250.00%
Shoplifting83.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.22-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-16.67%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Shoplifting41.22100.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1357.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83150.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 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 offences76.0940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.78100.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-44.44%
Other crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-90.91%

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 order1110.351000.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.35-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Shoplifting30.91-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.13150.00%
Shoplifting103.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In February 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 behaviour55.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52300.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87100.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-62.50%
Burglary20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.000.00%
Shoplifting42.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Redfield Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ashcroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillcroft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wolseley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aldbanks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Scawsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1