LU1 3PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3PE

LU1 3PE, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3PE 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 3PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3PE, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU1 3PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cutenhoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Strathmore Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Gate Gardens with total crimes: 2

LU1 3PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.33400.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Robbery31.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.10100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6566.67%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.20500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-77.78%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.140.00%
Burglary43.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.880.00%
Public order23.490.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 3PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cutenhoe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ludlow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1