ABBEY MEWS, LU6 3PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3PJ

ABBEY MEWS, LU6 3PJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3PJ 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 3PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3PJ, encompassing approximately 3465 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Carlisle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mardale Avenue with total crimes: 1

ABBEY MEWS, LU6 3PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.04200.00%
Other crime22.600.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-81.82%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.48175.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.1733.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6233.33%
Shoplifting41.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences43.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.150.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

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
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.62700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Carlisle Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mardale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1