ORCHID CLOSE, LU6 1TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1TX

ORCHID CLOSE, LU6 1TX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1TX, encompassing approximately 1883 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU6 1TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldbanks with total crimes: 5
  • Redfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ashcroft with total crimes: 3

ORCHID CLOSE, LU6 1TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12300.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-60.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.50150.00%
Vehicle crime25.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Public order10.53-88.89%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order98.50800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-71.43%
Other crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.720.00%
Public order13.19-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.37100.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.9720.00%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.37500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.250.00%
Burglary12.660.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Aldbanks
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Redfield Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ashcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cash Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bunhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Norman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1