BIBSHALL CRESCENT, LU6 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3NF

BIBSHALL CRESCENT, LU6 3NF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3NF, encompassing approximately 4029 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5183 with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 2

BIBSHALL CRESCENT, LU6 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-86.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.490.00%
Shoplifting40.99100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.2333.33%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In January 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 offences52.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.47700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99400.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202415
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. A5183
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Lowther Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Periwinkle Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1