OAKWELL CLOSE, LU6 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 2PU

OAKWELL CLOSE, LU6 2PU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population. This LU6 2PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 202 crimes and a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 2PU, encompassing approximately 2391 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU6 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drovers Way with total crimes: 2
  • Spinney Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Westdown Gardens with total crimes: 1

OAKWELL CLOSE, LU6 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order78.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-71.43%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.11250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93-42.86%
Public order31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-66.67%
Burglary10.840.00%

In April 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 offences78.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.93100.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

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 behaviour34.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-50.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.27600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53250.00%
Vehicle crime62.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 2PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Drovers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Spinney Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westdown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. B489
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1