Total Crime Rate
24.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Oakwell Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North , and the 211th 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 Oakwell Close (LU6 2PU) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 55.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakwell Close (LU6 2PU), the main crime hotspot is near Spinney Crescent. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Westdown Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Totternhoe Road | Under investigation |
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