LONDON ROAD, LU6 3DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3DT

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3DT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3DT 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 3DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3DT, encompassing approximately 2094 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3DT area, explore the LU6 3DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU6 3DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • A5183 with total crimes: 4
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.77100.00%
Public order52.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-44.44%
Other theft22.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.59-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.30-25.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.62160.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.730.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.39300.00%
Vehicle crime21.91-33.33%
Robbery10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.0214.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.82-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.39200.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.50-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.82600.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.16500.00%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.73-50.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.77100.00%
Burglary23.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.16-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.91-33.33%
Drugs11.910.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.57100.00%
Vehicle crime66.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.86-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Public order32.39-25.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.340.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202418
June 202412
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 202415
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202413
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A5183
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Morcom Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountview Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lockhart Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Index Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brive Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1