BULL POND LANE, LU6 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3AH

BULL POND LANE, LU6 3AH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3AH, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3AH area, explore the LU6 3AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LU6 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Square with total crimes: 7

BULL POND LANE, LU6 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.1345.45%
Violence and sexual offences134.96-18.75%
Public order74.03133.33%
Shoplifting52.17-54.55%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other theft20.62-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-88.89%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.1077.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.96-21.43%
Shoplifting113.41120.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.4150.00%
Other theft72.7940.00%
Vehicle crime62.17200.00%
Public order31.86-25.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.34-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson62.79-25.00%
Other theft51.8625.00%
Shoplifting51.55150.00%
Public order41.55-20.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.37-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour105.9042.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.10-11.11%
Public order52.4825.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.45350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.790.00%
Shoplifting42.17-55.56%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Burglary31.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.1336.36%
Shoplifting94.6528.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.79-50.00%
Public order62.17-40.00%
Burglary61.86200.00%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.34-38.89%
Public order103.41400.00%
Shoplifting73.10-36.36%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.51-28.00%
Shoplifting115.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.4142.86%
Other theft23.10-71.43%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.86257.14%
Shoplifting117.76120.00%
Other theft73.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.17150.00%
Burglary31.55-50.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.79-53.33%
Burglary62.17500.00%
Other theft51.8625.00%
Shoplifting51.55-28.57%
Public order31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4166.67%
Shoplifting74.65-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-25.00%
Other theft41.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.820.00%
Other theft82.790.00%
Shoplifting82.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.480.00%
Public order72.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20249
June 202419
May 202424
April 202415
March 202411
February 202418
January 202425
December 20237
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Albion Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Burr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sugden Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1