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

Overview of Crime in LU6 2PY

OAKWELL CLOSE, LU6 2PY, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.90 per 1,000 population. This LU6 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 2PY, encompassing approximately 2758 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 2PY area, explore the LU6 2PY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 2PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Totternhoe Road with total crimes: 2
  • B489 with total crimes: 2
  • Lancot Place with total crimes: 1

OAKWELL CLOSE, LU6 2PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-71.43%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.61250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-42.86%
Public order31.450.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0610.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9916.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.720.00%

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 offences42.90-20.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In January 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 offences54.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.54-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.42250.00%
Vehicle crime55.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8133.33%
Other crime11.450.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences44.35-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-50.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.26500.00%
Vehicle crime32.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
December 20237
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202411
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202314
October 20234
September 20239
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Totternhoe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. B489
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lancot Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bunhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Spinney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whipsnade Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1