Crime Rate in Biscot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biscot

The total recorded crimes in Biscot, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biscot crime rate of 2.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Biscot, encompassing approximately 85,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Biscot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Waldeck Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Biscot?

To understand the safety of Biscot, we need to analyze Biscot crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Biscot reported a higher crime volume than the Luton average, with 1,935 crimes compared to 1,333. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Biscot witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Biscot experienced a greater number of crimes than the Luton average, with 1,438 crimes compared to 1,074. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Biscot witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Biscot has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Biscot Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biscot has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Biscot crimes were 1,935. The crime rate of Biscot in 2024 was 22.52 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biscot were around 1,438 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.74 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biscot)CrimesRank (Biscot)CrimesRank (Biscot)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Stopsley47 17570 17493 16
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Biscot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 20244
July 202418
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202522
February 20259
January 202514
December 202420
November 202412
October 202419
September 202410
August 202429
July 202417
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 559 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202544
March 202550
February 202517
January 202543
December 202462
November 202449
October 202454
September 202441
August 202458
July 202425
June 202454
May 202418

A total of 636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202545
March 202560
February 202536
January 202548
December 202436
November 202441
October 202438
September 202438
August 202458
July 202459
June 202480
May 202442

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202513
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Biscot in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Waldeck Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Milliners Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
5. Crawley Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Moor Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highbury Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Whitby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

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