Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakwell Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North , and the 249th 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 Oakwell Close (LU6 2PU) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.2% lower than the Dunstable North average (60.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakwell Close (LU6 2PU), the main crime hotspot is near Spinney Crescent. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dunstable North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whipsnade Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancot Place | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lancot Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oakwell Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westdown Gardens | Under investigation |
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