BUTTERCUP CLOSE, LU6 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LA

BUTTERCUP CLOSE, LU6 3LA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LA, encompassing approximately 2799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canesworde Road with total crimes: 7
  • West Street with total crimes: 2
  • Morland Close with total crimes: 2

BUTTERCUP CLOSE, LU6 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21150.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-62.50%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-70.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7242.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57133.33%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-85.71%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.72600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.210.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canesworde Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Burr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B489
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catchacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ulverston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Spoondell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1