HIGH STREET, LU6 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 2DN

HIGH STREET, LU6 2DN, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This LU6 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 2DN, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 2DN area, explore the LU6 2DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Meads with total crimes: 3
  • Perry Mead with total crimes: 2
  • The Comp with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, LU6 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%

In July 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.940.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-50.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-87.50%
Burglary10.940.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.32700.00%
Public order17.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.38100.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 2DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Meads
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Perry Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Comp
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1