PIPERS CROFT, LU6 3JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3JZ

PIPERS CROFT, LU6 3JZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3JZ 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 3JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3JZ, encompassing approximately 2572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canesworde Road with total crimes: 7
  • Benning Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Spinney Crescent with total crimes: 2

PIPERS CROFT, LU6 3JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour96.22125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.5020.00%
Other crime12.330.00%

In August 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 offences55.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5016.67%
Public order52.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-66.67%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.55-14.29%
Vehicle crime62.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-33.33%
Public order31.55200.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.33-20.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-20.00%
Public order21.550.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.55700.00%
Vehicle crime63.11500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20244
March 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canesworde Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Benning Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Spinney Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. B489
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Spoondell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1