LU1 3GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3GF

LU1 3GF, Luton has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.64 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3GF 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 3GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3GF, encompassing approximately 9389 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-31.40% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)

LU1 3GF 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: 14

LU1 3GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.64-31.40%
Anti-social behaviour336.283.12%
Vehicle crime203.5117.65%
Public order202.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.1328.57%
Shoplifting171.92-56.41%
Drugs141.817.69%
Other theft111.49-8.33%
Burglary101.17-23.08%
Robbery91.07125.00%
Theft from the person60.9650.00%
Other crime20.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8627.6932.31%
Shoplifting399.1695.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.1539.13%
Vehicle crime173.4154.55%
Public order161.81-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson141.7055.56%
Drugs131.4962.50%
Burglary131.380.00%
Other theft121.3871.43%
Other crime51.28150.00%
Robbery40.5333.33%
Theft from the person40.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.4333.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.66-19.75%
Anti-social behaviour236.92-50.00%
Public order222.4515.79%
Shoplifting202.34-9.09%
Burglary132.13333.33%
Vehicle crime111.38-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.17-25.00%
Drugs80.96-20.00%
Other theft70.85-61.11%
Theft from the person60.75-40.00%
Robbery30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8126.94-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour468.6348.39%
Shoplifting224.9037.50%
Vehicle crime202.345.26%
Public order192.135.56%
Other theft182.02-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.92-14.29%
Drugs101.280.00%
Theft from the person101.07-41.18%
Robbery61.0750.00%
Possession of weapons40.64100.00%
Burglary30.43-40.00%
Other crime20.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8427.0535.48%
Anti-social behaviour318.9519.23%
Other theft283.3047.37%
Vehicle crime192.9826.67%
Public order182.02-18.18%
Theft from the person171.9270.00%
Shoplifting161.81-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.70-22.22%
Drugs101.49150.00%
Burglary51.07-37.50%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery40.43-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6224.07-15.07%
Shoplifting306.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour263.204.00%
Public order222.774.76%
Other theft192.345.56%
Criminal damage and arson182.0263.64%
Vehicle crime151.9266.67%
Theft from the person101.60100.00%
Burglary81.07-11.11%
Robbery50.8566.67%
Drugs40.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7322.792.82%
Anti-social behaviour257.77-13.79%
Public order212.6661.54%
Other theft182.2428.57%
Shoplifting181.920.00%
Drugs121.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2810.00%
Burglary91.17-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.96-43.75%
Theft from the person50.96-44.44%
Other crime40.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7122.791.43%
Anti-social behaviour297.56-30.95%
Shoplifting183.0928.57%
Vehicle crime161.920.00%
Other theft141.7040.00%
Public order131.490.00%
Drugs101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.07-16.67%
Burglary101.07-16.67%
Theft from the person91.0780.00%
Robbery40.9633.33%
Other crime40.43-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.4350.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7022.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour427.465.00%
Vehicle crime164.47-5.88%
Shoplifting141.7055.56%
Public order131.49-43.48%
Burglary121.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.280.00%
Other theft101.28-52.38%
Drugs101.07-16.67%
Other crime51.0725.00%
Theft from the person50.53-61.54%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8026.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour408.5221.21%
Public order234.2653.33%
Other theft212.455.00%
Vehicle crime172.2413.33%
Theft from the person131.81225.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.380.00%
Drugs121.28140.00%
Shoplifting91.2812.50%
Burglary80.96-27.27%
Other crime40.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Robbery10.21-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7021.411.45%
Anti-social behaviour337.46-8.33%
Other theft203.5111.11%
Vehicle crime152.13-16.67%
Public order151.60-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson121.60-7.69%
Burglary111.28-42.11%
Shoplifting81.17-50.00%
Robbery60.8550.00%
Drugs50.64-37.50%
Theft from the person40.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6924.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour367.350.00%
Burglary193.830.00%
Vehicle crime182.020.00%
Other theft181.920.00%
Public order161.920.00%
Shoplifting161.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.700.00%
Drugs81.380.00%
Theft from the person80.850.00%
Robbery40.850.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202418
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

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

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

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202411
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 202416
December 202317
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 870 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202486
July 202465
June 202481
May 202484
April 202462
March 202473
February 202471
January 202470
December 202380
November 202370
October 202369

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
July 202423
June 202446
May 202431
April 202426
March 202425
February 202429
January 202442
December 202340
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202422
June 202419
May 202418
April 202422
March 202421
February 202413
January 202413
December 202323
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 202428
April 202419
March 202418
February 202414
January 202410
December 202321
November 202320
October 202318

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 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202439
July 202420
June 202422
May 202416
April 202430
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 202417
April 202410
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3GF 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
    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. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 20. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 30. George Street West
    Total2
    Burglary2