EDWARD STREET, LU6 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1HE

EDWARD STREET, LU6 1HE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.67 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1HE, encompassing approximately 4421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

LU6 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 35
  • Vernon Place with total crimes: 6
  • Waterlow Road with total crimes: 4

EDWARD STREET, LU6 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.6756.25%
Anti-social behaviour145.65-12.50%
Shoplifting93.17-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0433.33%
Vehicle crime81.81700.00%
Public order71.81-36.36%
Other theft61.58100.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.38-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour163.626.67%
Public order113.6257.14%
Shoplifting102.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-33.33%
Drugs31.360.00%
Other theft30.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.1115.38%
Other theft93.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.04-10.00%
Public order72.04-36.36%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour136.78-13.33%
Public order112.9483.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.49400.00%
Shoplifting52.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.4155.56%
Anti-social behaviour156.33-37.50%
Shoplifting103.390.00%
Public order62.26-57.14%
Burglary41.3633.33%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.6714.29%
Violence and sexual offences185.43-10.00%
Public order144.07100.00%
Shoplifting103.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Other theft30.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences204.75-28.57%
Shoplifting104.5225.00%
Other theft72.26250.00%
Public order71.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.73115.38%
Anti-social behaviour186.33-28.00%
Shoplifting84.0733.33%
Public order61.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Burglary30.90-50.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.15108.33%
Violence and sexual offences135.6518.18%
Burglary62.94100.00%
Shoplifting61.36-33.33%
Public order51.36400.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.40-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences112.71-52.17%
Shoplifting92.4928.57%
Vehicle crime32.04-50.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.45-75.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.6027.78%
Anti-social behaviour135.20-48.00%
Other theft82.9433.33%
Shoplifting71.8116.67%
Vehicle crime61.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Public order40.90-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.650.00%
Vehicle crime84.070.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Shoplifting61.580.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Burglary51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202416
June 202427
May 202430
April 202428
March 202418
February 202420
January 202428
December 202313
November 202311
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 202414
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202416
June 202415
May 202413
April 202415
March 202424
February 202421
January 202418
December 202325
November 202312
October 202313
September 202325

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vernon Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Waterlow Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorchester Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Queensway
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Crown Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Matthew Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Court Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Princes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sugden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Radburn Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sandland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Winfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1