Crime Rate in Biscot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biscot

The total recorded crimes in Biscot, Luton, UK in March 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biscot crime rate of 2.05 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (194.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
Biscot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 56
  • The Ridings with total crimes: 8
  • Highbury Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Biscot has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)CrimesRank (Luton)
South429 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow161 31,956 21,750 2
Wigmore126 51,642 51,361 4
High Town87 81,737 41,277 5
Farley128 41,591 61,272 6
Challney111 61,311 71,147 7
Saints89 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave56 12989 10910 9
Lewsey64 11999 9829 10
Crawley67 9721 14597 15
Round Green67 10757 12758 11
Northwell49 16855 11729 12
Limbury52 14715 15635 13
Sundon Park53 13744 13629 14
Stopsley50 15570 17493 16
Icknield47 17600 16459 17
Barnfield34 18401 18380 18
Bramingham32 19320 19305 19

Biscot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 478 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202517
January 202543
December 202462
November 202449
October 202454
September 202441
August 202458
July 202425
June 202454
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202536
January 202548
December 202436
November 202441
October 202438
September 202438
August 202458
July 202459
June 202480
May 202442
April 202453

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20241

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 20244
July 202418
June 202432
May 202417
April 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Biscot in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. The Ridings (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Highbury Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hillside Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Studley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Milliners Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1

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