SPINNEY CRESCENT, LU6 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1AR

SPINNEY CRESCENT, LU6 1AR, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1AR, encompassing approximately 3127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hambling Place with total crimes: 3
  • Benning Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lancot Place with total crimes: 2

SPINNEY CRESCENT, LU6 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences85.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-75.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.03166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.56-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-42.86%
Public order31.280.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5216.67%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 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 offences118.31175.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92400.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In January 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 offences53.84-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.44600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.67180.00%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences53.84-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-57.14%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.880.00%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202314
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hambling Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lancot Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bunhill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spinney Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oakwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beechwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whipsnade Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1