QUEEN STREET, LU7 1BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 1BZ

QUEEN STREET, LU7 1BZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This LU7 1BZ 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 1BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 1BZ, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 1BZ area, explore the LU7 1BZ 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: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU7 1BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pennivale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bedford Street with total crimes: 2

QUEEN STREET, LU7 1BZ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.09-53.85%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.44-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences124.0271.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.7150.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3375.00%
Vehicle crime22.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.87-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-75.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.84171.43%
Violence and sexual offences165.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.950.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1620.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Burglary31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95-28.57%
Burglary41.55300.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 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 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202416
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 202318

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247
March 202419
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 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

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 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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