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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3ED

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3ED, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3ED, encompassing approximately 2728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU6 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brive Road with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.300.00%
Other theft42.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.63-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-58.82%
Public order62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.766.25%
Violence and sexual offences156.2336.36%
Other theft35.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.13128.57%
Violence and sexual offences115.8610.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.030.00%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.67-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.3328.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57250.00%
Shoplifting32.57200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.36100.00%
Vehicle crime65.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-85.71%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.4340.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.13-22.22%
Other theft12.570.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.30-50.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences1511.00114.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.50-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202417
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 202414
December 202310
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1