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

Overview of Crime in LU6 1JA

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1JA, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1JA, encompassing approximately 4730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterlow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Falcon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9033.33%
Drugs51.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Public order40.85-50.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.610.00%
Public order83.17166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27150.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 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 offences159.72-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.1711.11%
Other theft42.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences168.24-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour93.38-35.71%
Public order61.90200.00%
Vehicle crime51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5761.54%
Anti-social behaviour144.44-6.67%
Other crime42.960.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.1744.44%
Public order72.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48150.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.03-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.11-10.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.88-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences102.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.110.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Public order40.85300.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.9388.89%
Violence and sexual offences143.59250.00%
Vehicle crime62.96500.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.2380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-85.71%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.78100.00%
Vehicle crime65.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.960.00%
Vehicle crime82.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 202415
February 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 20239
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 202415
May 202416
April 202421
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 20234
October 202328
September 202314

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waterlow Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Falcon Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crown Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Houghton Parade
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Radburn Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beale Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Cross Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sandland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Winfield Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Capron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1