HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU6 3HS

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3HS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU6 postcode area, which has experienced 202 crimes and a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU6 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3HS, encompassing approximately 2357 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3HS area, explore the LU6 3HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU6 3HS area, visit the LU6 3HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2
  • Lovers' Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.090.00%
Public order22.55-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39200.00%
Vehicle crime42.55300.00%
Public order31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.51-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-71.43%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.33-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour72.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3054.55%
Criminal damage and arson47.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6083.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.67-25.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4833.33%
Vehicle crime53.390.00%
Shoplifting22.12-50.00%
Other theft10.85-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.18250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.3925.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-40.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Public order20.850.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.700.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU6 3HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1