LU1 3ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3ES

LU1 3ES, Luton has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.07 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3ES 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 3ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3ES, encompassing approximately 8552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

LU1 3ES 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
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

LU1 3ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.07-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour314.9129.17%
Public order133.628.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.5220.00%
Vehicle crime121.400.00%
Drugs111.4022.22%
Burglary61.29-25.00%
Other theft50.70-37.50%
Shoplifting40.58-80.00%
Robbery30.4750.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6220.3555.00%
Anti-social behaviour247.2533.33%
Shoplifting202.81185.71%
Vehicle crime122.3450.00%
Public order121.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.40150.00%
Drugs91.1728.57%
Other theft81.05166.67%
Burglary80.94-27.27%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.33-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour184.68-47.06%
Burglary112.10266.67%
Public order91.2912.50%
Vehicle crime81.05-50.00%
Drugs70.94-12.50%
Shoplifting70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-55.56%
Other theft30.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5819.41-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour346.7841.67%
Vehicle crime163.980.00%
Other theft151.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.75-18.18%
Public order81.05-11.11%
Drugs80.940.00%
Shoplifting70.94-30.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%
Robbery20.23-60.00%
Theft from the person10.23-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.0564.86%
Anti-social behaviour247.1320.00%
Vehicle crime162.8160.00%
Other theft151.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.750.00%
Theft from the person101.29400.00%
Shoplifting101.17-44.44%
Public order91.17-10.00%
Drugs81.05166.67%
Robbery50.9425.00%
Other crime40.58300.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.32-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour204.3317.65%
Shoplifting182.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.10175.00%
Vehicle crime101.2925.00%
Public order101.17-33.33%
Other theft101.17100.00%
Robbery41.17300.00%
Drugs30.47-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
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 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.025.88%
Anti-social behaviour176.31-19.05%
Public order151.9966.67%
Shoplifting91.7550.00%
Drugs81.0560.00%
Vehicle crime80.94-42.86%
Burglary70.94-30.00%
Other theft50.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-42.86%
Other crime40.4733.33%
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 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.6030.77%
Anti-social behaviour215.96-27.59%
Vehicle crime142.46-17.65%
Burglary101.6442.86%
Public order91.1780.00%
Other theft81.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.94-36.36%
Shoplifting60.82-33.33%
Drugs50.70-44.44%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.14-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour294.56-9.38%
Vehicle crime173.396.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.990.00%
Shoplifting91.29125.00%
Drugs91.05200.00%
Burglary71.0540.00%
Other theft60.82-53.85%
Public order50.70-72.22%
Other crime40.5833.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.2912.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.5518.52%
Public order183.74125.00%
Vehicle crime162.1033.33%
Other theft131.8718.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.52175.00%
Burglary51.2966.67%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Drugs30.47-40.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
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 offences5014.85-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour275.85-3.57%
Vehicle crime123.16-40.00%
Other theft111.400.00%
Public order81.29-33.33%
Drugs50.94-28.57%
Robbery50.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-69.23%
Burglary30.47-81.25%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5320.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.200.00%
Vehicle crime203.270.00%
Burglary162.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.870.00%
Public order121.520.00%
Other theft111.400.00%
Drugs71.290.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202462
July 202440
June 202458
May 202461
April 202437
March 202454
February 202451
January 202439
December 202356
November 202350
October 202353

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202416
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 202418
June 202434
May 202424
April 202420
March 202417
February 202421
January 202429
December 202332
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 20245
December 202318
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 202316

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 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 20231

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202415
May 202415
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 20247
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 3ES 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. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1