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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SJ

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SJ 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 3SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SJ, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU6 3SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 7
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2
  • Lovers' Walk with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2433.33%
Public order31.850.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.70600.00%
Vehicle crime43.24300.00%
Public order31.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.330.00%
Public order43.24300.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-87.50%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.96-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour73.7040.00%
Vehicle crime53.24400.00%
Bicycle theft32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.8154.55%
Anti-social behaviour57.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

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 offences1111.5757.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.09-40.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Burglary32.31200.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8033.33%
Vehicle crime43.700.00%
Shoplifting21.85-50.00%
Other theft10.93-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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 theft711.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.780.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Robbery10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.57125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.31-33.33%
Other theft31.85-25.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.420.00%
Vehicle crime62.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.780.00%
Other theft41.850.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
January 20244
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241

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 3SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Cedars
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Index Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1