CASTLE STREET, LU1 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3AA

CASTLE STREET, LU1 3AA, Luton has recorded a total of 336 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.54 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3AA, encompassing approximately 6783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 3AA area, explore the LU1 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-29.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-34.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

LU1 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 63
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29

CASTLE STREET, LU1 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9049.54-29.69%
Shoplifting4713.27-34.72%
Anti-social behaviour426.93-6.67%
Public order346.19-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson295.01123.08%
Other theft214.2823.53%
Vehicle crime183.105.88%
Drugs172.65-22.73%
Burglary142.517.69%
Theft from the person102.0611.11%
Robbery71.470.00%
Possession of weapons31.03-40.00%
Other crime30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12857.3515.32%
Shoplifting7218.8741.18%
Anti-social behaviour4510.6160.71%
Public order356.63-7.89%
Drugs225.1657.14%
Other theft173.240.00%
Vehicle crime172.5141.67%
Burglary132.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.92-18.75%
Theft from the person91.92-18.18%
Robbery71.3316.67%
Other crime51.0325.00%
Possession of weapons50.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11148.360.91%
Shoplifting5116.366.25%
Public order387.5231.03%
Anti-social behaviour285.60-58.21%
Other theft174.13-51.43%
Criminal damage and arson162.5123.08%
Drugs142.36-41.67%
Burglary132.0685.71%
Vehicle crime121.92-42.86%
Theft from the person111.77-35.29%
Possession of weapons61.62-25.00%
Robbery60.88-33.33%
Other crime40.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11058.38-11.29%
Anti-social behaviour6716.2242.55%
Shoplifting489.882.13%
Other theft357.080.00%
Public order295.16-21.62%
Drugs244.284.35%
Vehicle crime213.54-4.55%
Theft from the person173.10-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.51-31.58%
Robbery91.9228.57%
Possession of weapons81.3360.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Other crime61.03-45.45%
Bicycle theft20.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12460.1519.23%
Anti-social behaviour4718.2851.61%
Shoplifting476.93-21.67%
Public order376.938.82%
Other theft355.4559.09%
Drugs235.1676.92%
Vehicle crime223.3929.41%
Theft from the person203.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson192.95-13.64%
Other crime112.80450.00%
Burglary71.62-46.15%
Robbery71.0316.67%
Possession of weapons51.0325.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10451.16-2.80%
Shoplifting6015.3357.89%
Public order348.856.25%
Anti-social behaviour315.01-31.11%
Criminal damage and arson224.5715.79%
Other theft223.24-8.33%
Vehicle crime173.2441.67%
Theft from the person152.5115.38%
Drugs132.21-38.10%
Burglary131.928.33%
Robbery61.92-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.8833.33%
Possession of weapons40.59-33.33%
Other crime20.59-71.43%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10751.0115.05%
Anti-social behaviour4515.77-8.16%
Shoplifting386.63-19.15%
Public order325.606.67%
Other theft244.729.09%
Drugs213.54-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.1018.75%
Theft from the person132.80-18.75%
Vehicle crime121.920.00%
Burglary121.770.00%
Robbery71.7740.00%
Other crime71.03-12.50%
Possession of weapons61.0350.00%
Bicycle theft30.8850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9350.27-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour4913.71-10.91%
Shoplifting477.2274.07%
Public order306.93-9.09%
Drugs254.4278.57%
Other theft223.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.240.00%
Theft from the person162.360.00%
Vehicle crime122.36-14.29%
Burglary121.77-20.00%
Other crime81.7760.00%
Robbery51.1866.67%
Possession of weapons40.74300.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11449.98-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour5516.815.77%
Public order338.113.12%
Shoplifting274.87-6.90%
Other theft223.98-29.03%
Theft from the person163.24-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson162.360.00%
Burglary152.3666.67%
Drugs142.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime142.06-26.32%
Other crime52.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Robbery30.5950.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11853.5215.69%
Anti-social behaviour5217.4015.56%
Public order327.6714.29%
Other theft314.7210.71%
Shoplifting294.5726.09%
Drugs214.2850.00%
Theft from the person213.10110.00%
Vehicle crime193.10111.11%
Criminal damage and arson162.80-5.88%
Burglary92.36-30.77%
Other crime51.33400.00%
Bicycle theft40.74100.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Robbery20.59-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10244.67-9.73%
Anti-social behaviour4515.04-6.25%
Other theft286.633.70%
Public order284.1312.00%
Shoplifting234.13-42.50%
Criminal damage and arson173.39-22.73%
Drugs142.51-17.65%
Burglary132.06-35.00%
Theft from the person101.920.00%
Vehicle crime91.47-52.63%
Robbery71.3375.00%
Possession of weapons41.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11352.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour4816.660.00%
Shoplifting407.080.00%
Other theft275.900.00%
Public order253.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.690.00%
Burglary203.240.00%
Vehicle crime192.950.00%
Drugs172.800.00%
Theft from the person102.510.00%
Possession of weapons41.470.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 202428
June 202467
May 202447
April 202431
March 202445
February 202449
January 202455
December 202352
November 202345
October 202348

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
July 202416
June 202413
May 202419
April 202422
March 202419
February 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 225 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202414
June 202424
May 202423
April 202413
March 202421
February 202425
January 202414
December 202321
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202417
June 202435
May 202435
April 202422
March 202424
February 202422
January 202422
December 202331
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 387 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
July 202438
June 202429
May 202437
April 202434
March 202432
February 202430
January 202433
December 202332
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 1314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 2024128
July 2024111
June 2024110
May 2024124
April 2024104
March 2024107
February 202493
January 2024114
December 2023118
November 2023102
October 2023113

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202412
June 202421
May 202422
April 202417
March 202412
February 202412
January 202414
December 202319
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 529 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202472
July 202451
June 202448
May 202447
April 202460
March 202438
February 202447
January 202427
December 202329
November 202323
October 202340

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202417
May 202420
April 202415
March 202413
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202310
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total63
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total36
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 26. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bute Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1