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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LW

LOWTHER ROAD, LU6 3LW, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LW, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3LW area, explore the LU6 3LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU6 3LW area, visit the LU6 3LW House Prices

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 (-80.00% decrease)

LU6 3LW 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 3LW 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
Shoplifting94.83200.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 behaviour55.24-64.29%
Shoplifting32.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.64-18.18%
Vehicle crime33.6250.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

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 offences1112.08120.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.4375.00%
Shoplifting42.82100.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences56.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences34.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences34.03-62.50%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-50.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 behaviour64.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.42-20.00%
Other theft11.610.00%

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 offences55.64-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences118.46175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences46.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1