BOWER LANE, LU6 1RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1RB

BOWER LANE, LU6 1RB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1RB, encompassing approximately 806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 1RB area, explore the LU6 1RB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 1RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Mead with total crimes: 2
  • Moor End Close with total crimes: 1
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 1

BOWER LANE, LU6 1RB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.20200.00%
Vehicle crime13.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.920.00%
Shoplifting14.960.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.72100.00%
Other theft12.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.72-80.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.92150.00%
Public order16.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In December 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 offences24.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime814.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.920.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery24.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 1RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Perry Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moor End Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Medley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1