SURREY STREET, LU1 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3BZ

SURREY STREET, LU1 3BZ, Luton has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3BZ, encompassing approximately 8597 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-19.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

LU1 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9

SURREY STREET, LU1 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.98-19.30%
Anti-social behaviour295.3520.83%
Criminal damage and arson133.3744.44%
Public order131.5144.44%
Vehicle crime111.5122.22%
Drugs101.2866.67%
Other theft51.160.00%
Burglary50.58-58.33%
Shoplifting40.58-80.00%
Robbery30.47200.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5718.3832.56%
Anti-social behaviour246.6341.18%
Shoplifting202.79233.33%
Burglary122.339.09%
Vehicle crime91.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.05125.00%
Public order91.050.00%
Drugs61.050.00%
Other theft50.7066.67%
Other crime40.580.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.91-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour175.00-48.48%
Burglary111.98266.67%
Public order91.2812.50%
Vehicle crime61.05-57.14%
Drugs60.7050.00%
Shoplifting60.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-50.00%
Other theft30.47-76.92%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.683.85%
Anti-social behaviour336.2843.48%
Vehicle crime143.840.00%
Other theft131.63-7.14%
Public order81.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.930.00%
Shoplifting70.93-30.00%
Drugs40.81-42.86%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Robbery20.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.3836.84%
Anti-social behaviour236.059.52%
Vehicle crime142.6840.00%
Other theft141.6355.56%
Theft from the person101.63400.00%
Shoplifting101.16-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson81.16-27.27%
Public order80.93-20.00%
Drugs70.93250.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.24-28.30%
Anti-social behaviour214.4231.25%
Shoplifting182.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.09120.00%
Vehicle crime101.28100.00%
Public order101.16-28.57%
Other theft91.1680.00%
Robbery41.05300.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.23-75.00%
Burglary20.23-71.43%
Theft from the person20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.3512.77%
Anti-social behaviour166.16-23.81%
Public order141.8655.56%
Shoplifting91.6350.00%
Drugs81.05100.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-16.67%
Other theft50.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.58-61.54%
Other crime40.5833.33%
Theft from the person30.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.2414.63%
Anti-social behaviour215.47-16.00%
Vehicle crime132.44-27.78%
Public order91.5180.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Other theft70.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-45.45%
Shoplifting60.70-33.33%
Drugs40.70-60.00%
Theft from the person30.470.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.93-18.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.77-3.85%
Vehicle crime182.915.88%
Criminal damage and arson112.0910.00%
Drugs101.28400.00%
Shoplifting91.16125.00%
Burglary71.0575.00%
Other theft60.81-45.45%
Public order50.70-72.22%
Other crime40.5833.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.82-3.70%
Public order183.02125.00%
Vehicle crime172.0941.67%
Other theft111.98-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.28233.33%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Robbery10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.66-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour275.823.85%
Vehicle crime123.14-33.33%
Other theft121.409.09%
Public order81.40-33.33%
Drugs50.93-28.57%
Robbery50.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-72.73%
Burglary20.35-83.33%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.050.00%
Vehicle crime183.020.00%
Public order122.090.00%
Burglary121.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.400.00%
Other theft111.280.00%
Drugs71.280.00%
Shoplifting40.810.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 202417
June 202433
May 202423
April 202421
March 202416
February 202421
January 202425
December 202326
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202457
July 202443
June 202454
May 202452
April 202438
March 202453
February 202447
January 202441
December 202350
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 202414
April 202410
March 20245
February 202413
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 202318
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 202418
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 202410
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 14. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1