CATCHACRE, LU6 1QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1QD

CATCHACRE, LU6 1QD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1QD 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 1QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1QD, encompassing approximately 3258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 1QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canesworde Road with total crimes: 7
  • West Street with total crimes: 2
  • Benning Avenue with total crimes: 2

CATCHACRE, LU6 1QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.75175.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3814.29%
Public order12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences75.52133.33%
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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.76-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Public order10.92-80.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.75-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-42.86%
Public order31.23200.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences108.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5266.67%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Public order21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences87.06-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59160.00%
Vehicle crime73.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences54.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 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 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canesworde Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nursery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Drovers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Spinney Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leighton Court
    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