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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3NX

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3NX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3NX 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 3NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3NX, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU6 3NX area, explore the LU6 3NX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furness Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • A5183 with total crimes: 2
  • Barton Avenue with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.72-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-71.43%
Public order10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 offences79.04-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.75250.00%
Vehicle crime42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.659.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

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 offences119.43266.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.3250.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.29200.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-62.50%
Drugs21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 offences87.4733.33%
Vehicle crime53.140.00%
Shoplifting21.97-50.00%
Other theft10.79-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 theft78.65250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7520.00%
Shoplifting42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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 offences54.72-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75100.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-57.14%
Other theft31.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.2275.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7520.00%
Other theft32.36-25.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-63.64%
Other theft41.5733.33%
Public order41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.320.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Furness Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Barton Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Cedars
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grovebury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Periwinkle Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Norcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1