Crime Rates at Lockhart Close, Dunstable, LU6 3EF

Lockhart Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dunstable Central , and the 95th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lockhart Close (LU6 3EF) in the last 12 months was 129.5 per 1,000 residents and was 5.6% lower than the Dunstable Central average (137.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 68.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lockhart Close (LU6 3EF), the main crime hotspot is near Lockhart Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.