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

Overview of Crime in LU6 3SZ

HIGH STREET SOUTH, LU6 3SZ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.81 per 1,000 population. This LU6 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU6 3SZ, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

LU6 3SZ 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 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1922.8146.15%
Violence and sexual offences147.47-39.13%
Public order75.5140.00%
Shoplifting52.75-54.55%
Burglary41.9733.33%
Drugs31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-75.00%
Other theft20.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-87.50%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.25130.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.04-23.53%
Shoplifting115.1110.00%
Other theft84.3333.33%
Vehicle crime83.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1514.29%
Public order53.150.00%
Burglary31.97200.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.1713.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.69-52.38%
Shoplifting103.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.93-12.50%
Other theft62.75-14.29%
Public order52.36-16.67%
Drugs31.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.53-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour158.2636.36%
Criminal damage and arson85.90-33.33%
Other theft73.15600.00%
Public order62.7550.00%
Vehicle crime42.36100.00%
Drugs31.5750.00%
Shoplifting21.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.3145.45%
Criminal damage and arson1212.58500.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.7210.00%
Shoplifting44.33-55.56%
Public order41.57-55.56%
Burglary31.57-57.14%
Drugs21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.7457.14%
Anti-social behaviour108.65-47.37%
Public order93.930.00%
Shoplifting93.54-10.00%
Burglary73.54133.33%
Other theft42.750.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1927.9246.15%
Violence and sexual offences147.47-33.33%
Shoplifting105.51-9.09%
Public order93.93350.00%
Other theft43.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Robbery21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 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 offences2125.17-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour138.2644.44%
Shoplifting115.11-21.43%
Other theft64.33-25.00%
Robbery32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-60.00%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.31136.36%
Shoplifting1410.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.51-25.00%
Other theft83.5414.29%
Public order53.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97150.00%
Burglary31.97-50.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.72-35.29%
Shoplifting104.3342.86%
Other theft73.9375.00%
Burglary62.75500.00%
Public order42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.0954.55%
Anti-social behaviour86.69-20.00%
Shoplifting73.15-30.00%
Other theft42.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Public order21.57-75.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.330.00%
Shoplifting103.930.00%
Other theft83.930.00%
Public order83.150.00%
Vehicle crime53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202410
June 202421
May 202432
April 202422
March 202414
February 202421
January 202426
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 202419
February 202413
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
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 3SZ 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. Vernon Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kingscroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lovers' Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Staines Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. High Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Albion Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Eleanor'S Cross
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Friary Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Friars Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Burr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Princes Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Penrith Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1