BOWMANS WAY, LU6 3LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LE

BOWMANS WAY, LU6 3LE, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LE 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 3LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LE, encompassing approximately 3267 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BOWMANS WAY, LU6 3LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67-42.86%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6540.00%
Other theft72.14133.33%
Public order32.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-85.71%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.12133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-28.57%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 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 offences74.90-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 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 offences75.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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
Burglary34.59200.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.140.00%
Shoplifting21.53-50.00%
Other theft10.61-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0460.00%
Other theft72.45250.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.37-28.57%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.12250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14400.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%

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 theft34.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Patterdale Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Mardale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1