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 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3AL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU6 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Canesworde Road with total crimes: 7
  • West Street with total crimes: 2

FIRST AVENUE, LU6 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.9325.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Shoplifting20.98-60.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 behaviour43.600.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 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 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Canesworde Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Patterdale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1