BEECHWOOD COURT, LU6 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1QA

BEECHWOOD COURT, LU6 1QA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1QA, encompassing approximately 3126 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hambling Place with total crimes: 3
  • Benning Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lancot Place with total crimes: 2

BEECHWOOD COURT, LU6 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.12350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-60.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2833.33%
Vehicle crime21.28-71.43%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences77.04-36.36%
Vehicle crime72.24250.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-57.14%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 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 offences117.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.40125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9250.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.76600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.68133.33%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-40.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 20237

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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20237
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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
February 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 6 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
September 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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hambling Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lancot Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spinney Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oakwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whipsnade Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Quarry Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1