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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SH

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SH, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.52 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SH, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LU6 3SH 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 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1731.5230.77%
Violence and sexual offences159.24-28.57%
Public order78.15133.33%
Shoplifting63.80-40.00%
Burglary43.2633.33%
Drugs32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-77.78%
Other theft21.09-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.09-87.50%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.02162.50%
Anti-social behaviour1311.41-7.14%
Shoplifting107.0711.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.4328.57%
Other theft94.8980.00%
Vehicle crime84.89300.00%
Burglary34.35200.00%
Public order31.63-40.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1430.980.00%
Shoplifting97.61350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.89-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson74.35250.00%
Other theft53.80-16.67%
Public order52.72-16.67%
Drugs32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-50.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.70-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour1411.9640.00%
Public order67.6150.00%
Other theft63.26500.00%
Vehicle crime43.2633.33%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Shoplifting21.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-80.00%
Burglary11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.1359.09%
Anti-social behaviour1019.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.43400.00%
Shoplifting45.43-55.56%
Public order42.17-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.17200.00%
Burglary31.63-50.00%
Drugs11.63-66.67%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.3337.50%
Anti-social behaviour911.96-40.00%
Public order94.89-10.00%
Shoplifting94.89-10.00%
Burglary64.8920.00%
Other theft33.26-40.00%
Drugs31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.596.67%
Anti-social behaviour158.7050.00%
Public order108.15400.00%
Shoplifting105.43-9.09%
Burglary55.43400.00%
Other theft52.720.00%
Vehicle crime32.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.80-34.78%
Shoplifting118.15-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.9825.00%
Other theft55.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Theft from the person21.09100.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.96130.00%
Shoplifting1412.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.6114.29%
Other theft84.3514.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.35150.00%
Burglary42.720.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%

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 offences1028.26-54.55%
Shoplifting105.43-9.09%
Other theft75.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.800.00%
Burglary43.80300.00%
Public order42.17100.00%
Vehicle crime32.17-50.00%
Theft from the person21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.5283.33%
Shoplifting1111.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.800.00%
Other theft53.26-37.50%
Drugs22.72100.00%
Public order21.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.060.00%
Shoplifting106.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.430.00%
Other theft84.350.00%
Vehicle crime64.350.00%
Public order63.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.260.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 20248
June 202422
May 202435
April 202422
March 202416
February 202415
January 202423
December 202310
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 3SH 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. Dukeminster Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fauna Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kingscroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Albion Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1