PARK STREET, LU1 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3HB

PARK STREET, LU1 3HB, Luton has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.33 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3HB, encompassing approximately 4582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU1 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • B653 with total crimes: 17
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

PARK STREET, LU1 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.3350.00%
Shoplifting165.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.4950.00%
Public order71.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5375.00%
Other theft51.53150.00%
Drugs41.09100.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.40-5.26%
Shoplifting163.93-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-40.00%
Burglary61.3120.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87300.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.18-13.64%
Shoplifting174.1513.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.18-16.67%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Public order41.09100.00%
Other theft20.87-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6869.23%
Shoplifting154.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.279.09%
Other theft92.62125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9620.00%
Vehicle crime61.31-14.29%
Drugs31.3150.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.0612.50%
Violence and sexual offences133.93-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.8410.00%
Vehicle crime72.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-16.67%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Public order30.870.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.49-34.62%
Shoplifting163.71-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.49100.00%
Vehicle crime82.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7550.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0630.00%
Shoplifting175.6713.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.71-54.55%
Burglary51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09300.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.180.00%
Shoplifting154.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.2710.00%
Other theft42.40100.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-71.43%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.155.26%
Shoplifting144.36-12.50%
Vehicle crime143.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1820.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.02-9.52%
Shoplifting164.150.00%
Vehicle crime103.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.180.00%
Public order71.75133.33%
Burglary61.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31150.00%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.84-22.22%
Shoplifting164.5823.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.75-58.33%
Other theft41.09-42.86%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-75.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.950.00%
Shoplifting135.890.00%
Vehicle crime122.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.180.00%
Other theft71.750.00%
Burglary61.530.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 202419
June 202422
May 202413
April 202417
March 202426
February 202420
January 202420
December 202319
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B653
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 9. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Queens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1