CHILTERN ROAD, LU6 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1ET

CHILTERN ROAD, LU6 1ET, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1ET, encompassing approximately 5304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

LU6 1ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sandland Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashcroft with total crimes: 3

CHILTERN ROAD, LU6 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.167.14%
Shoplifting92.83125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7060.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 offences104.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.02600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Public order40.94-20.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.84-23.81%
Public order53.02-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3740.00%
Public order113.96175.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Shoplifting30.75-70.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.11114.29%
Shoplifting102.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-33.33%
Public order40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 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 offences84.15-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.51150.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.52-15.38%
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.71-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-50.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0214.29%
Shoplifting41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.890.00%
Vehicle crime71.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 202416
April 202421
March 202415
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ashcroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Winfield Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Drovers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sugden Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chiltern Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Beale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Croft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beech Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B489
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1