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

Overview of Crime in LU6 1LN

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1LN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This LU6 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 1LN, encompassing approximately 4581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

LU6 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Vernon Place with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2626.67%
Public order84.1560.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.75-22.22%
Shoplifting51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Drugs10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.27-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.960.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Public order51.09-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.91-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour104.58-28.57%
Public order92.18350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.96150.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6643.75%
Anti-social behaviour145.02-26.32%
Other theft53.06-16.67%
Other crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting20.65-66.67%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44-75.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.0646.15%
Violence and sexual offences164.1533.33%
Public order83.4914.29%
Shoplifting61.75200.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3133.33%
Drugs30.870.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 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 behaviour1311.35-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences122.8433.33%
Public order72.6240.00%
Other theft61.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.60-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.93-43.75%
Public order51.96400.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.37220.00%
Vehicle crime53.49400.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.18-82.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.11-41.18%
Vehicle crime62.1820.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 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 behaviour1713.7541.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.71-22.22%
Public order63.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3120.00%
Vehicle crime51.31-44.44%
Burglary41.090.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour123.93-7.69%
Vehicle crime92.62350.00%
Other theft61.96500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.060.00%
Drugs52.840.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 202414
March 202419
February 202413
January 202418
December 202320
November 202310
October 202310
September 202317
August 202312
July 202313

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202421
April 202423
March 202416
February 202412
January 20249
December 202316
November 20235
October 202328
September 202314
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Vernon Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Chadwick Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cross Street North
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sandland Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Queensway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Manchester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Princes Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Waterlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stewart Clark Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frances Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sheriden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Olma Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1