LU6 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3BU

LU6 3BU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3BU, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canesworde Road with total crimes: 7
  • Morland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ulverston Road with total crimes: 1

LU6 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour84.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.15100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 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 offences55.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-25.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 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 behaviour45.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7266.67%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5425.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.93200.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Canesworde Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Morland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ulverston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Spoondell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cartmel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1