INDEX DRIVE, LU6 3TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3TZ

INDEX DRIVE, LU6 3TZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3TZ 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 3TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3TZ, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 1
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 1

INDEX DRIVE, LU6 3TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.39-16.67%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95-25.00%
Public order52.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.05233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences32.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.490.00%
Burglary41.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.46-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences77.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In January 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 offences75.1216.67%
Other theft32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-60.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.5666.67%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Drugs21.830.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20245
November 20231
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
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Apollo Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sundown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. London Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Woodfield Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oakwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1