LU1 3GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3GD

LU1 3GD, Luton has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.59 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3GD 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 3GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3GD, encompassing approximately 9915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 3GD area, explore the LU1 3GD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 3GD area, visit the LU1 3GD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-37.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

LU1 3GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

LU1 3GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.59-37.36%
Anti-social behaviour365.752.86%
Public order243.6341.18%
Criminal damage and arson212.4261.54%
Vehicle crime202.125.26%
Drugs142.020.00%
Other theft131.41-7.14%
Burglary121.31-14.29%
Shoplifting101.21-65.52%
Robbery91.01125.00%
Theft from the person30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%
Other crime20.20-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9126.7224.66%
Anti-social behaviour359.1852.17%
Shoplifting293.5393.33%
Vehicle crime192.9246.15%
Public order171.92-32.00%
Drugs141.7140.00%
Burglary141.417.69%
Other theft141.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.4118.18%
Other crime51.31150.00%
Theft from the person50.50-28.57%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Possession of weapons40.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7321.18-9.88%
Public order257.3619.05%
Anti-social behaviour232.52-54.00%
Shoplifting152.32-25.00%
Burglary131.51225.00%
Vehicle crime131.31-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson111.310.00%
Drugs101.11-16.67%
Other theft81.01-60.00%
Theft from the person70.81-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.710.00%
Robbery30.50-62.50%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8126.93-7.95%
Anti-social behaviour508.1725.00%
Vehicle crime245.0414.29%
Public order212.425.00%
Other theft202.12-37.50%
Shoplifting202.0266.67%
Drugs122.02-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.21-38.89%
Theft from the person91.11-40.00%
Robbery80.9160.00%
Possession of weapons50.8166.67%
Burglary40.50-33.33%
Other crime20.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8828.3435.38%
Anti-social behaviour408.8721.21%
Other theft324.0368.42%
Vehicle crime213.2331.25%
Public order202.12-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson182.02-14.29%
Theft from the person151.8250.00%
Drugs131.5185.71%
Shoplifting121.31-52.00%
Other crime61.21500.00%
Burglary60.61-33.33%
Robbery50.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6524.30-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour336.5610.00%
Shoplifting253.3356.25%
Public order232.5215.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.3250.00%
Other theft192.1211.76%
Vehicle crime161.9260.00%
Theft from the person101.6166.67%
Burglary91.0112.50%
Drugs70.91-41.67%
Robbery50.7166.67%
Possession of weapons40.5033.33%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7522.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour307.563.45%
Public order203.0342.86%
Other theft172.026.25%
Shoplifting161.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.61-17.65%
Drugs121.419.09%
Vehicle crime101.21-41.18%
Burglary81.01-11.11%
Theft from the person60.81-25.00%
Other crime40.610.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7522.39-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour297.56-35.56%
Vehicle crime172.926.25%
Criminal damage and arson171.7113.33%
Other theft161.7160.00%
Public order141.61-17.65%
Shoplifting121.410.00%
Drugs111.21-21.43%
Burglary91.11-10.00%
Theft from the person80.91100.00%
Robbery40.81100.00%
Other crime40.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8023.40-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour458.074.65%
Public order174.54-26.09%
Vehicle crime161.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson151.610.00%
Drugs141.5116.67%
Shoplifting121.4150.00%
Burglary101.2125.00%
Other theft101.01-54.55%
Other crime51.01150.00%
Theft from the person40.50-50.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8825.6227.54%
Anti-social behaviour438.8713.16%
Public order234.3453.33%
Other theft222.3222.22%
Vehicle crime182.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson151.820.00%
Drugs121.51200.00%
Burglary81.21-11.11%
Shoplifting80.81166.67%
Theft from the person80.81100.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6919.97-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour386.96-7.32%
Other theft183.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.827.14%
Public order151.51-11.76%
Vehicle crime141.51-22.22%
Burglary91.41-47.06%
Robbery60.9150.00%
Drugs40.61-33.33%
Theft from the person40.40-50.00%
Shoplifting30.40-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8124.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.170.00%
Vehicle crime184.130.00%
Other theft181.820.00%
Public order171.820.00%
Burglary171.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.710.00%
Shoplifting111.410.00%
Theft from the person81.110.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202411
June 202411
May 202418
April 202421
March 202414
February 202417
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202413
June 202424
May 202421
April 202416
March 202410
February 202417
January 202416
December 202318
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 923 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202491
July 202473
June 202481
May 202488
April 202465
March 202475
February 202475
January 202480
December 202388
November 202369
October 202381

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 202423
June 202450
May 202440
April 202433
March 202430
February 202429
January 202445
December 202343
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202425
June 202421
May 202420
April 202423
March 202420
February 202414
January 202417
December 202323
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202413
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 202432
April 202419
March 202417
February 202416
January 202410
December 202322
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202429
July 202415
June 202420
May 202412
April 202425
March 202416
February 202412
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3GD 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. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1