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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3EX

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3EX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3EX 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 3EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3EX, encompassing approximately 2205 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3EX area, explore the LU6 3EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU6 3EX area, visit the LU6 3EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU6 3EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mountview Avenue with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, LU6 3EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.08-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.6325.00%
Public order42.27-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.58-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour158.627.14%
Public order56.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2733.33%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.35-25.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour104.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.54300.00%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Drugs21.81100.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.440.00%
Burglary34.0850.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-77.78%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.44350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.08-62.50%
Burglary22.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.6145.45%
Violence and sexual offences87.26-38.46%
Other theft23.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Burglary10.91-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.87-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour115.9083.33%
Burglary44.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.81-25.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.3338.46%
Anti-social behaviour68.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime42.72-20.00%
Other theft31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-60.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.35-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson55.900.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.170.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 202416
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202419
June 202422
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202318
October 202313
September 202322

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Morcom Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mountview Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lowther Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lockhart Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lincoln Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goodhart Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Beech Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fossett Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. New Woodfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brive Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1