BOWLES WAY, LU6 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3LX

BOWLES WAY, LU6 3LX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3LX, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

LU6 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montgomery Grove with total crimes: 3
  • London Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lockhart Close with total crimes: 1

BOWLES WAY, LU6 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.060.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.10-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.080.00%
Vehicle crime34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.1160.00%
Other crime24.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.1325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 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 offences56.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.55300.00%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.57-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-50.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.06-25.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences88.66100.00%
Vehicle crime34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20232

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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 3LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1