Crime Rates at Palma Close, Dunstable, LU6 1BU

Palma Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 874 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 Palma Close (LU6 1BU) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 60.7% lower than the Dunstable North average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palma Close (LU6 1BU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near French'S Gate, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Riley Grove (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.