FURZE CLOSE, LU2 7UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7UB

FURZE CLOSE, LU2 7UB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.82 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7UB, encompassing approximately 2833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Yately Close with total crimes: 1
  • Thyme Close with total crimes: 1

FURZE CLOSE, LU2 7UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4150.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.47300.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.76-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20244

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

MonthCount
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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yately Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thyme Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wiseman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sheringham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1