UNION STREET, LU6 1HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1HA

UNION STREET, LU6 1HA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1HA 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 1HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1HA, encompassing approximately 5423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU6 1HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Waterlow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Queensway with total crimes: 3

UNION STREET, LU6 1HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6736.36%
Anti-social behaviour92.7728.57%
Shoplifting61.6650.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Public order40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.72-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour72.0316.67%
Shoplifting41.29100.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.594.55%
Criminal damage and arson84.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.4750.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.56-12.00%
Public order54.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9692.31%
Anti-social behaviour84.61-11.11%
Shoplifting41.47-63.64%
Public order40.74-20.00%
Drugs30.7450.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4062.50%
Shoplifting112.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.0312.50%
Public order51.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.47-42.86%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 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 offences105.35-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.29-20.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

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 offences167.37-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour82.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.47-37.50%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.130.00%
Vehicle crime82.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20234

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 202411
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202411
June 202423
May 202422
April 202425
March 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202316
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Waterlow Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Queensway
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hambling Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Crown Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Matthew Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Princes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sugden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Radburn Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sandland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Winfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1