FIRST AVENUE, LU6 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3AL

FIRST AVENUE, LU6 3AL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3AL, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU6 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Patterdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Friary Field with total crimes: 1

FIRST AVENUE, LU6 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.87-33.33%
Shoplifting51.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.31-33.33%
Public order11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.8712.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-60.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.85166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 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 offences64.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8580.00%
Shoplifting62.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences55.89-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-42.86%
Shoplifting41.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 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 offences118.18175.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.60-12.50%
Shoplifting42.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6233.33%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.60-50.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.620.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Patterdale Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buttercup Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1