LU3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3

LU3, Luton has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LU3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LU3, encompassing approximately 65407 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (2.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)

LU3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

LU3 Crime Map

Postcodes in LU3

The postcode district are associated with the LU3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LU3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.45-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour872.342.35%
Criminal damage and arson321.3388.24%
Shoplifting310.49-27.91%
Public order300.47-6.25%
Vehicle crime280.46-46.15%
Other theft200.4317.65%
Drugs120.3133.33%
Burglary110.18-8.33%
Possession of weapons60.17200.00%
Other crime40.09-60.00%
Theft from the person30.06-50.00%
Robbery30.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.1227.94%
Anti-social behaviour852.660.00%
Vehicle crime521.3023.81%
Shoplifting430.80-10.42%
Public order320.66-11.11%
Other theft170.49-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson170.26-45.16%
Burglary120.26-25.00%
Other crime100.18-28.57%
Drugs90.15-18.18%
Theft from the person60.1450.00%
Robbery40.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1366.99-3.55%
Anti-social behaviour852.0828.79%
Shoplifting481.3065.52%
Vehicle crime420.73-14.29%
Public order360.642.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.5555.00%
Other theft220.47-21.43%
Burglary160.3460.00%
Other crime140.2475.00%
Drugs110.21-8.33%
Possession of weapons80.17100.00%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Robbery40.0633.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.285.22%
Anti-social behaviour662.1632.00%
Vehicle crime491.018.89%
Public order350.75-5.41%
Shoplifting290.54-36.96%
Other theft280.4447.37%
Criminal damage and arson200.43-48.72%
Drugs120.31-20.00%
Burglary100.18-50.00%
Other crime80.15-33.33%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons40.06-33.33%
Robbery30.06-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1346.64-14.10%
Anti-social behaviour502.05-15.25%
Shoplifting460.764.55%
Vehicle crime450.7060.71%
Criminal damage and arson390.6995.00%
Public order370.6076.19%
Burglary200.5711.11%
Other theft190.31-5.00%
Drugs150.2936.36%
Other crime120.23-7.69%
Robbery70.1875.00%
Possession of weapons60.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1566.139.09%
Anti-social behaviour592.3915.69%
Shoplifting440.90-6.38%
Vehicle crime280.67-17.65%
Public order210.43-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.32-4.76%
Other theft200.31-9.09%
Burglary180.3138.46%
Other crime130.2830.00%
Drugs110.2022.22%
Possession of weapons40.17100.00%
Robbery40.06-20.00%
Theft from the person20.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.9310.85%
Anti-social behaviour512.198.51%
Shoplifting470.7838.24%
Vehicle crime340.7241.67%
Public order250.52-7.41%
Other theft220.38-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson210.340.00%
Burglary130.32-27.78%
Other crime100.2066.67%
Drugs90.1512.50%
Theft from the person50.1466.67%
Robbery50.0825.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1295.342.38%
Anti-social behaviour471.97-17.54%
Shoplifting340.72126.67%
Public order270.52-10.00%
Other theft260.418.33%
Vehicle crime240.40-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson210.37-16.00%
Burglary180.32-30.77%
Drugs80.28-20.00%
Other crime60.120.00%
Robbery40.0933.33%
Theft from the person30.06200.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1265.58-11.89%
Anti-social behaviour571.93-25.97%
Vehicle crime340.8730.77%
Public order300.520.00%
Burglary260.4673.33%
Criminal damage and arson250.40-19.35%
Other theft240.38-14.29%
Shoplifting150.37-25.00%
Drugs100.23-37.50%
Other crime60.1520.00%
Possession of weapons50.09150.00%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%
Robbery30.05-25.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.123.62%
Anti-social behaviour772.191.32%
Criminal damage and arson311.18-8.82%
Public order300.47-30.23%
Other theft280.467.69%
Vehicle crime260.4313.04%
Shoplifting200.4066.67%
Drugs160.31166.67%
Burglary150.2487.50%
Other crime50.2325.00%
Robbery40.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.03-33.33%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1385.8928.97%
Anti-social behaviour762.11-30.28%
Public order431.1638.71%
Criminal damage and arson340.6661.90%
Other theft260.5230.00%
Vehicle crime230.40-25.81%
Shoplifting120.35-47.83%
Burglary80.18-20.00%
Drugs60.12-25.00%
Robbery60.090.00%
Other crime40.09-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.06-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.06200.00%
Theft from the person20.05-33.33%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1095.876.86%
Violence and sexual offences1071.67-6.14%
Vehicle crime311.64-3.12%
Public order310.473.33%
Shoplifting230.4764.29%
Criminal damage and arson210.35-34.38%
Other theft200.32-28.57%
Burglary100.31-41.18%
Drugs80.15-46.67%
Possession of weapons70.1216.67%
Other crime70.11-36.36%
Robbery60.1150.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1021.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.560.00%
Vehicle crime320.490.00%
Public order300.490.00%
Other theft280.460.00%
Burglary170.430.00%
Drugs150.260.00%
Shoplifting140.230.00%
Other crime110.210.00%
Possession of weapons60.170.00%
Robbery40.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.060.00%
Theft from the person30.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 202420
February 202418
January 202413
December 202318
November 202326
October 202315
September 20238
August 202310
July 202317

A total of 344 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202417
May 202431
April 202420
March 202439
February 202420
January 202421
December 202321
November 202325
October 202331
September 202334
August 202321
July 202332

A total of 1794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 138.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024153
June 2024174
May 2024136
April 2024141
March 2024134
February 2024156
January 2024143
December 2023129
November 2023126
October 2023143
September 2023138
August 2023107
July 2023114

A total of 951 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202487
June 202485
May 202485
April 202466
March 202450
February 202459
January 202451
December 202347
November 202357
October 202377
September 202376
August 2023109
July 2023102

A total of 448 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202452
May 202442
April 202449
March 202445
February 202428
January 202434
December 202324
November 202334
October 202326
September 202323
August 202331
July 202332

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202417
May 202422
April 202428
March 202419
February 202420
January 202422
December 202326
November 202324
October 202328
September 202326
August 202320
July 202328

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202432
May 202436
April 202435
March 202437
February 202421
January 202425
December 202327
November 202330
October 202330
September 202343
August 202331
July 202330

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202443
May 202448
April 202429
March 202446
February 202444
January 202447
December 202334
November 202315
October 202320
September 202312
August 202323
July 202314

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 202415
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316
September 20236
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total46
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Axe Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moor Street
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Althorp Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Jasmine Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 10. Waleys Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Penhill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chaucer Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Solway Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fountains Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sharples Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pottery Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Mostyn Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Francis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Biscot Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ascot Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Yately Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Third Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Honiton Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Spear Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Coyney Green
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bristol Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1