HIGH STREET, LU5 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5DT

HIGH STREET, LU5 5DT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.94 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5DT, encompassing approximately 3537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5DT area, explore the LU5 5DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

LU5 5DT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Roman Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 7

HIGH STREET, LU5 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.39-35.71%
Other theft62.540.00%
Public order61.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70400.00%
Burglary31.41-40.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.24700.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.9642.86%
Burglary52.830.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.02-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences75.94-56.25%
Shoplifting31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.11107.69%
Violence and sexual offences167.6333.33%
Other theft34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.31-59.38%
Violence and sexual offences123.670.00%
Public order53.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.94146.15%
Violence and sexual offences129.05140.00%
Shoplifting83.3960.00%
Vehicle crime42.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.7418.18%
Violence and sexual offences53.67-64.29%
Shoplifting51.4125.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1840.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9637.50%
Shoplifting43.1133.33%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.83-33.33%
Shoplifting32.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.2020.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-62.50%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.74-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson82.83166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.26-72.73%
Shoplifting41.70-71.43%
Other theft31.13-50.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.220.00%
Shoplifting145.370.00%
Other theft63.960.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202421
June 202427
May 202413
April 202432
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202322

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
July 20243
June 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Shoplifting19
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roman Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Crossways
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cemetery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Whitehouse Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angels Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Clarkes Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Andrews Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cumberland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dellmont Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Peel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Drury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Dalling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Quadrant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Brambles Edge
    Total1
    Other theft1