LANCOT DRIVE, LU6 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 2AP

LANCOT DRIVE, LU6 2AP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This LU6 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 2AP, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 2AP 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

LANCOT DRIVE, LU6 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences85.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6620.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order78.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.32-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-71.43%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime73.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.32-45.45%
Public order31.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.99-8.33%
Vehicle crime33.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.99125.00%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.99-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-20.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.6625.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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 offences86.64-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.66600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.30114.29%
Vehicle crime54.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-33.33%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 202412
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
December 20237
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 2AP 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. Weatherby
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bunhill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Redfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spinney Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oakwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechwood Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whipsnade Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1