WEST HILL ROAD, LU1 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3LZ

WEST HILL ROAD, LU1 3LZ, Luton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3LZ, encompassing approximately 4377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LU1 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • May Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cutenhoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tavistock Crescent with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, LU1 3LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.94-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-50.00%
Public order51.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.28100.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.74-57.14%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.28133.33%
Violence and sexual offences143.207.69%
Burglary53.20400.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-20.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3744.44%
Anti-social behaviour62.97200.00%
Vehicle crime51.3766.67%
Public order41.14300.00%
Theft from the person40.910.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.80-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.17-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.080.00%
Vehicle crime52.74-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6820.00%
Vehicle crime112.74120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.510.00%
Burglary31.37-40.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.17-52.38%
Burglary52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime51.14-16.67%
Public order31.14200.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8250.00%
Vehicle crime64.80-53.85%
Burglary41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-20.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-85.71%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.960.00%
Vehicle crime133.200.00%
Public order72.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.600.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
March 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cutenhoe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ludlow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1