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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SF

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.24 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SF 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 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SF, encompassing approximately 1912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LU6 3SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Square with total crimes: 7

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1528.2425.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.84-30.00%
Public order77.32133.33%
Shoplifting53.66-44.44%
Burglary42.6133.33%
Drugs32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-75.00%
Other theft21.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-85.71%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.17185.71%
Anti-social behaviour1210.46-14.29%
Shoplifting96.2712.50%
Other theft84.7160.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.1814.29%
Vehicle crime74.18250.00%
Burglary33.660.00%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Robbery21.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.240.00%
Shoplifting87.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.18-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson73.66250.00%
Other theft53.6625.00%
Public order52.61-16.67%
Drugs32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-50.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.81-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour149.9440.00%
Public order67.32100.00%
Vehicle crime43.14100.00%
Other theft42.09300.00%
Bicycle theft32.090.00%
Shoplifting21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-80.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.0388.24%
Anti-social behaviour1016.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.23400.00%
Shoplifting45.23-50.00%
Burglary32.09-50.00%
Public order31.57-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Drugs11.05-66.67%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.8121.43%
Anti-social behaviour98.89-30.77%
Public order84.71-11.11%
Shoplifting84.18-11.11%
Burglary64.1820.00%
Other theft33.14-25.00%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1432.427.69%
Anti-social behaviour137.3230.00%
Public order96.80350.00%
Shoplifting94.71-18.18%
Burglary54.71400.00%
Other theft42.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.67-40.91%
Shoplifting116.80-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.7525.00%
Other theft55.23-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Theft from the person21.05100.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.99120.00%
Shoplifting1411.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.3214.29%
Other theft84.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.18150.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Burglary32.09-25.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.67-41.18%
Shoplifting105.2342.86%
Other theft75.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.660.00%
Burglary43.66300.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Vehicle crime32.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.5841.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.89-12.50%
Shoplifting73.66-22.22%
Other theft53.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.61-16.67%
Drugs22.610.00%
Public order21.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.810.00%
Shoplifting96.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.710.00%
Other theft84.180.00%
Vehicle crime64.180.00%
Public order63.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.140.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20247
June 202419
May 202432
April 202417
March 202414
February 202413
January 202422
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Kingscroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1