SEAMONS CLOSE, LU6 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3EQ

SEAMONS CLOSE, LU6 3EQ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3EQ, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3EQ area, explore the LU6 3EQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LU6 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Montgomery Grove with total crimes: 3

SEAMONS CLOSE, LU6 3EQ 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
Shoplifting97.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-75.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In August 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 behaviour88.53-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.84-61.54%
Public order31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.2875.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.97-13.33%
Vehicle crime54.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.3360.00%
Shoplifting42.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1325.00%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-25.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 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 offences109.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 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 behaviour85.33166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.84-16.67%
Other theft11.780.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-53.85%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9544.44%
Vehicle crime44.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202414
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202413
June 202415
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1