GRAPHIC CLOSE, LU6 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3EL

GRAPHIC CLOSE, LU6 3EL, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3EL, encompassing approximately 3195 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3EL area, explore the LU6 3EL 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: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 1

GRAPHIC CLOSE, LU6 3EL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-83.33%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Shoplifting30.94200.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.64133.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.380.00%
Other theft33.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 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 offences1010.3311.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8833.33%
Shoplifting41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences54.3825.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.63150.00%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.25-60.00%
Shoplifting31.25200.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4525.00%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.880.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.50150.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.07333.33%
Vehicle crime54.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 202313
October 20233

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 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
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 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1