TURNPIKE CLOSE, LU6 3NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3NG

TURNPIKE CLOSE, LU6 3NG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3NG, encompassing approximately 3717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mardale Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 1

TURNPIKE CLOSE, LU6 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting93.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.230.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-60.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.65125.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 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 offences54.84-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Shoplifting41.08100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.42200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-20.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Mardale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1