FURZEN CLOSE, LU6 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3EN

FURZEN CLOSE, LU6 3EN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3EN, encompassing approximately 2724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Oldhill with total crimes: 2

FURZEN CLOSE, LU6 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.87175.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.04-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.5133.33%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-25.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41300.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.10200.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.040.00%
Shoplifting31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-71.43%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.570.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lowther Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Abbey Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oldhill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grovebury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fox Dells
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1