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

Overview of Crime in LU6 1PS

WEST STREET, LU6 1PS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1PS 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 1PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1PS, encompassing approximately 4235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU6 1PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Queensway with total crimes: 3
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, LU6 1PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8685.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.070.00%
Shoplifting63.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.3218.18%
Violence and sexual offences73.07-65.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-77.78%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.60125.00%
Other theft52.120.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.32-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-69.23%
Public order40.94300.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3330.77%
Anti-social behaviour134.0130.00%
Shoplifting63.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.398.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.07-28.57%
Public order52.36150.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.6840.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.31-14.29%
Shoplifting42.83100.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.31-16.67%
Burglary32.360.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.0871.43%
Violence and sexual offences72.83-58.82%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7970.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.36-50.00%
Public order51.8966.67%
Vehicle crime41.18-42.86%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.780.00%
Vehicle crime73.540.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202420
May 202416
April 202417
March 202413
February 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 202317
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202411
May 20244
April 202413
March 202410
February 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Queensway
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hambling Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crown Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Matthew Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Princes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sugden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Radburn Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Winfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buttercup Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1