PURWELL WALK, LU7 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU7 3BZ

PURWELL WALK, LU7 3BZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This LU7 3BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU7 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU7 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU7 3BZ, encompassing approximately 807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU7 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cotefield Drive with total crimes: 1

PURWELL WALK, LU7 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.720.00%
Other crime12.480.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.720.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-90.91%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9550.00%
Other theft13.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 202411
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU7 3BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathwood Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Cotefield Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1