LESTON CLOSE, LU6 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LT

LESTON CLOSE, LU6 3LT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LT, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

LU6 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountview Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 2

LESTON CLOSE, LU6 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.42-64.29%
Shoplifting31.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.76-9.09%
Vehicle crime33.4050.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.55120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7475.00%
Shoplifting42.38100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7966.67%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences33.40-66.67%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-50.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-20.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.15175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences45.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202414
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 3LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mountview Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Lowther Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Lockhart Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. London Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Beech Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1