BAKER STREET, LU7 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 1BL

BAKER STREET, LU7 1BL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.82 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1BL, encompassing approximately 4159 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU7 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

BAKER STREET, LU7 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.82-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour102.88-54.55%
Other theft52.4025.00%
Shoplifting51.20400.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.70-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences175.290.00%
Other theft44.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-50.00%
Public order30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-88.89%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.5142.11%
Violence and sexual offences176.49-32.00%
Shoplifting94.09-30.77%
Public order82.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9220.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.9938.89%
Anti-social behaviour196.0158.33%
Shoplifting134.57160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.13150.00%
Public order51.2066.67%
Other theft51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-25.00%
Theft from the person30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7438.46%
Anti-social behaviour124.33-33.33%
Drugs52.88400.00%
Shoplifting51.20-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.22-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.33-45.83%
Shoplifting73.13-63.16%
Public order51.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.19140.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.7781.82%
Shoplifting194.8111.76%
Public order74.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-40.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.4641.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.0937.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.4025.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Burglary40.96300.00%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7816.67%
Shoplifting123.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92300.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.86-20.00%
Shoplifting102.88-28.57%
Burglary42.40300.00%
Other theft40.96-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-42.86%
Drugs20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2636.36%
Shoplifting143.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.37-12.50%
Other theft71.6875.00%
Public order31.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.640.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202417
June 202425
May 202418
April 202413
March 202424
February 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202427
June 202419
May 202412
April 202418
March 202420
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 202419
February 202417
January 202412
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. West Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Pennivale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hockliffe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Plum Tree Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. North Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vimy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Water Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. White House Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Adaern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Monarch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Croxley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Barrow Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total1
    Other theft1