LU6 9NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 9NL

LU6 9NL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.57 per 1,000 population. This LU6 9NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 9NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 9NL, encompassing approximately 3888 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 9NL area, explore the LU6 9NL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

LU6 9NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

LU6 9NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.57-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour194.8926.67%
Public order134.8985.71%
Shoplifting133.34550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-25.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Other theft30.77-72.73%
Robbery20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.34-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour156.697.14%
Other theft113.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.83-20.00%
Public order72.06-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.51-60.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour149.00-6.67%
Public order123.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.09400.00%
Shoplifting52.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.29100.00%
Burglary31.03-25.00%
Drugs10.77-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.71-44.44%
Shoplifting103.86-23.08%
Public order92.57-43.75%
Burglary42.3133.33%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2725.4628.57%
Violence and sexual offences206.940.00%
Public order165.14128.57%
Shoplifting134.1130.00%
Other theft53.34-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.3110.53%
Violence and sexual offences205.40-25.93%
Shoplifting105.14-9.09%
Other theft82.57300.00%
Public order72.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-40.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.31107.69%
Anti-social behaviour196.94-24.00%
Shoplifting114.890.00%
Public order72.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.8066.67%
Burglary41.29-33.33%
Other theft21.03-66.67%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.06108.33%
Violence and sexual offences136.430.00%
Shoplifting113.3422.22%
Other theft62.83100.00%
Burglary61.54100.00%
Public order61.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.60-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.34-25.00%
Shoplifting93.090.00%
Other theft32.31-66.67%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.43-36.00%
Other theft94.1150.00%
Shoplifting92.3150.00%
Vehicle crime62.310.00%
Public order51.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2522.3738.89%
Violence and sexual offences206.43-28.57%
Public order105.14900.00%
Shoplifting62.570.00%
Other theft61.5420.00%
Vehicle crime61.54-45.45%
Burglary51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-63.64%
Drugs31.030.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.2012.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.631000.00%
Vehicle crime112.83266.67%
Shoplifting62.8320.00%
Other theft51.5425.00%
Drugs31.29-40.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.400.00%
Public order54.110.00%
Shoplifting51.290.00%
Drugs51.290.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 202311
July 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236
August 202311
July 20233

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202426
May 202435
April 202430
March 202420
February 202420
January 202427
December 202313
November 202313
October 202325
September 202320
August 202328
July 202321

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202427
February 202421
January 202419
December 202325
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 202413
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 9NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kingsbury Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Vernon Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Church Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friary Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Icknield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Chadwick Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sandland Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Queensway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Manchester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Leighton Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Princes Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stewart Clark Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sheriden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1