HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 1DB

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1DB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1DB, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 1DB area, explore the LU6 1DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU6 1DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houghton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Salters Way with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.81-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.9337.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.31-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.01150.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0390.91%
Anti-social behaviour86.32-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.41150.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.4330.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.91-26.67%
Other theft33.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.637.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.51400.00%
Other theft43.01300.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.42-33.33%
Other crime34.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.54110.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.3260.00%
Vehicle crime52.41-16.67%
Burglary31.500.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4225.00%
Vehicle crime63.01500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80150.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-77.78%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.81200.00%
Public order32.710.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-66.67%
Public order30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.02-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.710.00%
Other theft52.1166.67%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.010.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202413
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 202421
April 202411
March 202415
February 202414
January 202421
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316
September 20238
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 1DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Houghton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Salters Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Northfields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cross Street North
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Houghton Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. B5120
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. High Street North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Olma Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Austin Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Wolseley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peppercorn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Delco Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Riley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. French'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brewers Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1