LU6 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3AU

LU6 3AU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3AU, encompassing approximately 3414 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • The Square with total crimes: 5

LU6 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.51-61.11%
Other theft32.050.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0138.46%
Anti-social behaviour85.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.34100.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6162.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.81200.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.74-11.11%
Shoplifting52.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-50.00%
Drugs31.17200.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.29-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6414.29%
Public order62.340.00%
Shoplifting31.76-25.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.390.00%
Shoplifting42.05100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.51-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.0550.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-66.67%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 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 offences97.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6420.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.86-44.44%
Public order41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-76.92%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7962.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.8128.57%
Burglary22.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.3416.67%
Vehicle crime42.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In July 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 offences97.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.640.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202418
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 202415
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 202313
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. The Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Friary Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bennetts Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Icknield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Manchester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Princes Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Canesworde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1