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

Overview of Crime in LU1 3HH

PARK STREET, LU1 3HH, Luton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.07 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3HH 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 3HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3HH, encompassing approximately 2534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU1 3HH 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 3HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2024.07-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences207.8942.86%
Anti-social behaviour57.89150.00%
Public order51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-25.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.89-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.47-12.50%
Burglary75.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76300.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-80.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting2526.0538.89%
Violence and sexual offences169.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3125.00%
Vehicle crime43.95-33.33%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.9560.00%
Vehicle crime63.160.00%
Other theft42.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Public order21.58100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.15-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences115.9237.50%
Vehicle crime64.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.7311.76%
Anti-social behaviour97.5080.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.55-46.67%
Burglary43.16100.00%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.3113.33%
Violence and sexual offences156.7115.38%
Anti-social behaviour55.92-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-57.14%
Robbery21.180.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.4915.38%
Violence and sexual offences135.9218.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.130.00%
Vehicle crime72.76-46.15%
Public order42.760.00%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1323.28-7.14%
Vehicle crime135.1362.50%
Violence and sexual offences115.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.3416.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.7616.67%
Burglary22.76-50.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.107.69%
Violence and sexual offences95.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime83.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37500.00%
Burglary42.37300.00%
Public order41.5833.33%
Other theft31.58-40.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.76-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.13-26.67%
Other theft54.3425.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-70.00%
Public order31.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2029.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.920.00%
Vehicle crime83.950.00%
Burglary53.160.00%
Other theft41.970.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Theft from the person21.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 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 202415
April 202419
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

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 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 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 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3HH 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. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1