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

Overview of Crime in LU1 3HD

PARK STREET, LU1 3HD, Luton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.56 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3HD, encompassing approximately 3718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

LU1 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • B653 with total crimes: 17
  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9

PARK STREET, LU1 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5623.53%
Shoplifting205.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.38250.00%
Public order61.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-16.67%
Other theft31.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.75-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.456.25%
Burglary74.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.88500.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-81.82%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.5638.89%
Violence and sexual offences166.7223.08%
Anti-social behaviour114.3022.22%
Burglary52.96150.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-42.86%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting1817.4812.50%
Violence and sexual offences134.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.5050.00%
Vehicle crime72.42-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Other theft51.3425.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.79-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences114.3022.22%
Vehicle crime82.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-40.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Robbery30.81200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1915.0611.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.69-55.00%
Vehicle crime62.4250.00%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.6725.00%
Shoplifting175.3813.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.34-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Burglary31.08-25.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.2123.08%
Shoplifting154.3015.38%
Vehicle crime94.03-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.420.00%
Public order42.15300.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.218.33%
Shoplifting133.50-7.14%
Vehicle crime133.5044.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.150.00%
Burglary22.15-60.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.217.69%
Violence and sexual offences123.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime93.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.15200.00%
Public order51.6166.67%
Burglary51.34400.00%
Other theft31.34-40.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.72-26.32%
Shoplifting133.76-35.00%
Vehicle crime63.50-25.00%
Other theft51.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-70.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.110.00%
Vehicle crime82.690.00%
Other theft52.150.00%
Burglary51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202425
June 202418
May 202416
April 202419
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202416
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 202420
February 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B653
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gipsy Lane
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1