ASHWELL STREET, LU7 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 1BG

ASHWELL STREET, LU7 1BG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1BG, encompassing approximately 3879 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 1BG area, explore the LU7 1BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU7 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 3

ASHWELL STREET, LU7 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-66.67%
Shoplifting41.29300.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-88.89%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.637.14%
Violence and sexual offences143.8755.56%
Shoplifting93.61-10.00%
Public order32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.0875.00%
Shoplifting103.61900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.5880.00%
Vehicle crime22.32-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.44-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-83.33%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.76-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences82.58-52.94%
Shoplifting62.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.95111.11%
Violence and sexual offences174.90112.50%
Shoplifting94.38-30.77%
Public order52.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.57116.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.3580.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7316.67%
Shoplifting61.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29300.00%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67-33.33%
Burglary41.55300.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Shoplifting30.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.70200.00%
Shoplifting72.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-78.57%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-83.33%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.640.00%
Shoplifting83.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202414
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 202417
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233
September 202318

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 202410
March 202419
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. West Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vimy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wentworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. White House Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Adaern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bossington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1