BOWMANS CLOSE, LU6 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LB

BOWMANS CLOSE, LU6 3LB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LB, encompassing approximately 3565 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • A5183 with total crimes: 4
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2

BOWMANS CLOSE, LU6 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.45250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96150.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.49133.33%
Other theft21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.93-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61166.67%
Vehicle crime32.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.93200.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.12300.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Other theft10.56-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9650.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.52-33.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68400.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.960.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A5183
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. The Cedars
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. High Street South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Patterdale Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Borough Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Periwinkle Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Index Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1