LU1 3FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3FW

LU1 3FW, Luton has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3FW 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 3FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3FW, encompassing approximately 7774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (76.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

LU1 3FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

LU1 3FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.2276.19%
Anti-social behaviour154.7615.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.9357.14%
Vehicle crime71.41-12.50%
Public order60.9020.00%
Drugs50.7725.00%
Burglary40.64-55.56%
Other theft40.5133.33%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-93.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.45-12.50%
Shoplifting152.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.938.33%
Burglary91.6712.50%
Vehicle crime81.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.03250.00%
Public order50.90-28.57%
Drugs40.64300.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Other theft30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.13-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour123.09-20.00%
Burglary81.54166.67%
Public order71.0375.00%
Vehicle crime60.90-25.00%
Shoplifting60.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other theft20.26-75.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.1914.81%
Anti-social behaviour153.9936.36%
Vehicle crime81.930.00%
Other theft81.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Shoplifting50.77-37.50%
Public order40.64-42.86%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.193.85%
Anti-social behaviour113.47-21.43%
Vehicle crime81.41-11.11%
Other theft81.0333.33%
Shoplifting81.03-46.67%
Public order71.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.96-31.58%
Shoplifting153.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.9375.00%
Vehicle crime91.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Other theft60.77100.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.718.57%
Shoplifting94.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.16-38.46%
Burglary61.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7766.67%
Public order50.6466.67%
Drugs40.64300.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-60.00%
Other crime40.5133.33%
Other theft30.51-50.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.50-7.14%
Vehicle crime101.67-44.44%
Other theft61.2950.00%
Shoplifting50.77-28.57%
Public order30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-70.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.61-11.76%
Vehicle crime183.8638.46%
Anti-social behaviour142.32-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.8025.00%
Shoplifting71.2975.00%
Drugs60.90500.00%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Burglary40.51-33.33%
Public order30.51-72.73%
Other crime20.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.38-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour184.370.00%
Vehicle crime132.3230.00%
Public order111.67266.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.41300.00%
Burglary61.03500.00%
Other theft50.77-37.50%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.452.78%
Anti-social behaviour184.7628.57%
Vehicle crime102.32-41.18%
Other theft81.29-11.11%
Drugs41.0333.33%
Robbery40.5133.33%
Public order30.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.920.00%
Vehicle crime174.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.190.00%
Burglary101.800.00%
Other theft91.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.160.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 202414
March 20248
February 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202421
July 202424
June 202431
May 202427
April 202426
March 202438
February 202435
January 202430
December 202334
November 202337
October 202336

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 202410
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 11. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1