Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linden Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Linden Close (LU5 4PF) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 85.6% lower than the Dunstable East average (100.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Linden Close (LU5 4PF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 40 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Monks Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dunstable East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walgrave Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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