BROOK STREET, LU7 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3LQ

BROOK STREET, LU7 3LQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3LQ, encompassing approximately 4055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU7 3LQ area, explore the LU7 3LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Cutlers Way with total crimes: 2
  • Brookside Walk with total crimes: 2

BROOK STREET, LU7 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-60.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.21300.00%
Vehicle crime40.99300.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.73-62.50%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93700.00%
Vehicle crime71.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 3LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cutlers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brookside Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nebular Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cetus Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brookside Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Kiteleys Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1