LOWTHER ROAD, LU6 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LJ

LOWTHER ROAD, LU6 3LJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3LJ area, explore the LU6 3LJ 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)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LU6 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • London Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lockhart Close with total crimes: 1

LOWTHER ROAD, LU6 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.70200.00%
Burglary13.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.85-69.23%
Shoplifting31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.40116.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.560.00%
Vehicle crime33.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4250.00%
Shoplifting42.57100.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.86-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.42-50.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.57-60.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.130.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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
September 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1