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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SS

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SS, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SS 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 3SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SS, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU6 3SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Kingsbury Court with total crimes: 5
  • The Square with total crimes: 5

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-50.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.1385.71%
Violence and sexual offences86.71-52.94%
Vehicle crime44.13100.00%
Public order42.06100.00%
Bicycle theft32.060.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.64-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour78.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.61600.00%
Vehicle crime23.61100.00%
Burglary21.03-66.67%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.7780.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.2914.29%
Burglary64.1350.00%
Public order53.1025.00%
Shoplifting52.58-28.57%
Other theft22.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.160.00%
Shoplifting73.610.00%
Burglary43.61300.00%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Public order42.06300.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.5214.29%
Shoplifting74.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.61-30.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Other theft21.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1022.1966.67%
Shoplifting95.1628.57%
Other theft84.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.130.00%
Public order43.61300.00%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.58-30.00%
Shoplifting73.61600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.100.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.16-12.50%
Other theft43.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.06-33.33%
Public order22.06-66.67%
Drugs11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.16-27.27%
Other theft74.13133.33%
Vehicle crime63.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-50.00%
Public order63.1050.00%
Shoplifting43.10100.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour116.19-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.68-33.33%
Public order42.0633.33%
Other theft32.06-50.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.23-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.19200.00%
Other theft63.10100.00%
Public order33.1050.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.230.00%
Other theft34.130.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
August 20233

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 202417
April 202418
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 202312
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsbury Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Church Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Peters Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Friary Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Furness Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. A5183
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Cedars
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Periwinkle Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1