FRIARS WALK, LU6 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3JA

FRIARS WALK, LU6 3JA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.44 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3JA, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU6 3JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Square with total crimes: 7

FRIARS WALK, LU6 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.4425.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.53-7.14%
Public order64.79100.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Shoplifting41.47-55.56%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-71.43%
Other theft20.74-75.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.16-29.41%
Shoplifting94.4250.00%
Other theft83.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9516.67%
Vehicle crime52.58150.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.5430.77%
Violence and sexual offences106.27-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.6920.00%
Shoplifting62.210.00%
Other theft42.21-20.00%
Public order31.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.54-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour136.2762.50%
Public order54.7925.00%
Other theft51.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.84100.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.9115.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.48900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6933.33%
Public order42.95-50.00%
Burglary31.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.91122.22%
Public order87.370.00%
Burglary62.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.21-53.85%
Shoplifting62.21-33.33%
Other theft32.21-25.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.9130.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.79-43.75%
Shoplifting93.320.00%
Public order83.32300.00%
Other theft42.95100.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.59-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.9025.00%
Shoplifting93.69-10.00%
Other theft23.32-77.78%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.75157.14%
Shoplifting106.6425.00%
Other theft93.6980.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95150.00%
Public order41.84100.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.95-53.33%
Other theft52.5866.67%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.64114.29%
Anti-social behaviour85.530.00%
Shoplifting42.95-42.86%
Other theft31.47-62.50%
Public order21.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.440.00%
Other theft82.950.00%
Shoplifting72.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.580.00%
Vehicle crime62.580.00%
Public order62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202410
June 202417
May 202423
April 202420
March 20249
February 202416
January 202418
December 20237
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202417
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 3JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    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. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Albion Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Burr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Patterdale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1