PERIWINKLE LANE, LU6 3NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3NP

PERIWINKLE LANE, LU6 3NP, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3NP 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 3NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3NP, encompassing approximately 3231 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2
  • Lovers' Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 1

PERIWINKLE LANE, LU6 3NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.330.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.48150.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-83.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.86150.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64-20.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.62-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.81250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.170.00%
Shoplifting41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.71-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78150.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In October 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 crime46.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.240.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Patterdale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mardale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1