LU6 3SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SD

LU6 3SD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SD 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 3SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SD, encompassing approximately 1741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 3SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montgomery Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 3
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 3

LU6 3SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3475.00%
Other theft34.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.19-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-69.23%
Possession of weapons12.300.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.52-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour77.4616.67%
Public order54.02150.00%
Vehicle crime42.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.67157.14%
Anti-social behaviour610.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45200.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-50.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.48-12.50%
Vehicle crime44.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Drugs22.30100.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.59300.00%
Burglary32.3050.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.45-71.43%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.50175.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-20.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In January 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 behaviour58.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.87-33.33%
Other theft22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7837.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.3233.33%
Vehicle crime32.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.210.00%
Vehicle crime44.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 3SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Montgomery Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morcom Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fossett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lockhart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Goodhart Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mountview Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1