LU1 3DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3DQ

LU1 3DQ, Luton has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.61 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3DQ 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 3DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3DQ, encompassing approximately 9087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-28.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)

LU1 3DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22

LU1 3DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6728.61-28.72%
Anti-social behaviour377.37-2.63%
Public order274.0742.11%
Criminal damage and arson232.9791.67%
Shoplifting232.53-42.50%
Vehicle crime202.5311.11%
Drugs152.207.14%
Other theft151.657.14%
Burglary121.65-7.69%
Robbery91.32125.00%
Theft from the person60.9920.00%
Other crime30.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9430.9227.03%
Shoplifting4010.3490.48%
Anti-social behaviour384.4046.15%
Public order194.18-24.00%
Vehicle crime182.0980.00%
Drugs141.9875.00%
Other theft141.54100.00%
Burglary131.54-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.439.09%
Other crime51.32150.00%
Theft from the person50.55-28.57%
Robbery40.550.00%
Possession of weapons40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7423.77-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour268.14-50.00%
Public order252.8613.64%
Shoplifting212.75-4.55%
Burglary142.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.54-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.21-60.00%
Drugs81.10-38.46%
Other theft70.88-68.18%
Theft from the person70.77-30.00%
Possession of weapons50.7725.00%
Robbery40.55-42.86%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8831.36-9.28%
Anti-social behaviour529.6826.83%
Vehicle crime255.7219.05%
Other theft222.75-18.52%
Public order222.420.00%
Shoplifting222.4222.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.42-18.75%
Drugs131.4318.18%
Theft from the person101.43-47.37%
Robbery71.1040.00%
Burglary40.77-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.4433.33%
Other crime20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9732.1346.97%
Anti-social behaviour4110.6736.67%
Other theft274.5142.11%
Public order222.97-8.33%
Vehicle crime212.4216.67%
Theft from the person192.3158.33%
Shoplifting182.09-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson161.98-20.00%
Drugs111.7657.14%
Other crime51.21400.00%
Burglary50.55-58.33%
Robbery50.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6628.06-13.16%
Shoplifting357.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour303.85-9.09%
Public order243.3014.29%
Criminal damage and arson202.6481.82%
Other theft192.20-5.00%
Vehicle crime182.0980.00%
Burglary121.9820.00%
Theft from the person121.3271.43%
Drugs71.32-41.67%
Robbery50.7725.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7625.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.3610.00%
Public order213.6350.00%
Shoplifting212.31-4.55%
Other theft202.3133.33%
Drugs122.20-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.32-21.43%
Burglary101.210.00%
Vehicle crime101.10-41.18%
Theft from the person71.10-36.36%
Other crime40.770.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7625.97-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour308.36-37.50%
Shoplifting223.3046.67%
Vehicle crime172.426.25%
Other theft151.8736.36%
Public order141.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.54-12.50%
Drugs131.548.33%
Theft from the person111.4383.33%
Burglary101.21-16.67%
Robbery41.1033.33%
Other crime40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8827.51-1.12%
Anti-social behaviour489.6811.63%
Vehicle crime165.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.7614.29%
Public order161.76-30.43%
Shoplifting151.7625.00%
Burglary121.6550.00%
Drugs121.32-7.69%
Other theft111.32-52.17%
Theft from the person61.21-60.00%
Other crime50.660.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8930.0415.58%
Anti-social behaviour439.7910.26%
Public order234.7327.78%
Other theft232.539.52%
Vehicle crime202.5342.86%
Theft from the person152.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.6516.67%
Drugs131.54160.00%
Shoplifting121.4333.33%
Burglary81.32-27.27%
Other crime50.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons30.33200.00%
Robbery20.33-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7724.32-6.10%
Anti-social behaviour398.47-4.88%
Other theft214.2910.53%
Public order182.310.00%
Vehicle crime141.98-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson121.54-20.00%
Burglary111.32-38.89%
Shoplifting91.21-60.87%
Robbery70.9975.00%
Theft from the person60.77-25.00%
Drugs50.66-37.50%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8228.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.020.00%
Shoplifting234.510.00%
Vehicle crime192.530.00%
Other theft192.090.00%
Public order182.090.00%
Burglary181.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.980.00%
Drugs81.650.00%
Theft from the person80.880.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20248
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202416
April 202420
March 202411
February 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202410
June 202425
May 202421
April 202418
March 202410
February 202417
January 202416
December 202320
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 974 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202494
July 202474
June 202488
May 202497
April 202466
March 202476
February 202476
January 202488
December 202389
November 202377
October 202382

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 202426
June 202452
May 202441
April 202430
March 202433
February 202430
January 202448
December 202343
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 202425
June 202422
May 202422
April 202424
March 202421
February 202414
January 202416
December 202323
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202422
May 202427
April 202419
March 202420
February 202415
January 202411
December 202323
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202440
July 202421
June 202422
May 202418
April 202435
March 202421
February 202422
January 202415
December 202312
November 20239
October 202323

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202419
April 202412
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 20236
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 22. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 27. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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