WEST STREET, LU6 1PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1PG

WEST STREET, LU6 1PG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1PG 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 1PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1PG, encompassing approximately 3257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 1PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 2
  • Benning Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, LU6 1PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.4650.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In August 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 offences75.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1533.33%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.76-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-75.00%
Public order10.61-80.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9014.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Public order51.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5466.67%
Vehicle crime21.54-71.43%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.75-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.15250.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6175.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Public order21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.37160.00%
Vehicle crime63.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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
March 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 5 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Drovers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Spinney Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croft Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B489
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spoondell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1