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

Overview of Crime in LU6 1TA

WEST STREET, LU6 1TA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.47 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1TA 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 1TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1TA, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

LU6 1TA 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
  • Dorchester Close with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, LU6 1TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.18-15.79%
Shoplifting104.49-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.8150.00%
Vehicle crime72.53600.00%
Public order61.97-25.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.1035.71%
Shoplifting135.34550.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.65-52.17%
Public order83.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-33.33%
Other theft41.69-50.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.50-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour146.4627.27%
Criminal damage and arson93.93-10.00%
Other theft82.530.00%
Public order52.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.5052.38%
Anti-social behaviour118.99-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.09900.00%
Public order82.8114.29%
Shoplifting52.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Drugs10.84-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.90-35.00%
Shoplifting103.65-16.67%
Public order72.81-41.67%
Burglary51.97150.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.62-41.67%
Public order123.9371.43%
Shoplifting123.3720.00%
Drugs33.370.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.78-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour206.7453.85%
Shoplifting105.62-9.09%
Public order72.8140.00%
Other theft41.97100.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Theft from the person20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.94222.22%
Anti-social behaviour138.14-13.33%
Shoplifting113.650.00%
Public order53.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Burglary31.40-50.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.29114.29%
Shoplifting114.2122.22%
Violence and sexual offences93.09-35.71%
Burglary62.53500.00%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Public order51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.087.69%
Shoplifting93.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-53.33%
Vehicle crime41.9733.33%
Other theft31.12-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.13-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.21-35.00%
Shoplifting93.6550.00%
Other theft72.530.00%
Public order61.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.620.00%
Public order85.060.00%
Other theft72.250.00%
Shoplifting61.970.00%
Burglary51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202419
June 202414
May 202411
April 202413
March 202420
February 202420
January 202413
December 202315
November 20237
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202411
June 202423
May 202432
April 202421
March 202414
February 202424
January 202429
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 1TA 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. Dorchester Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queensway
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. The Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sandland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Winfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1