LU1 3PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3PR

LU1 3PR, Luton has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.54 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3PR 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 3PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3PR, encompassing approximately 8699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-34.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU1 3PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10

LU1 3PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.54-34.25%
Anti-social behaviour315.526.90%
Public order163.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson151.8415.38%
Vehicle crime151.7215.38%
Drugs121.7220.00%
Burglary101.3811.11%
Other theft71.15-22.22%
Robbery50.80150.00%
Shoplifting40.57-80.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7322.6562.22%
Anti-social behaviour298.3931.82%
Shoplifting203.33185.71%
Vehicle crime132.3062.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.4985.71%
Public order121.499.09%
Drugs101.3842.86%
Other theft91.15125.00%
Burglary91.03-25.00%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.29-29.69%
Anti-social behaviour225.17-51.11%
Burglary122.53500.00%
Public order111.38-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.26-55.56%
Drugs70.92-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.80-22.22%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Other theft40.80-75.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6422.19-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour457.3660.71%
Vehicle crime185.170.00%
Other theft162.07-23.81%
Public order121.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.38-30.77%
Drugs91.030.00%
Shoplifting71.03-30.00%
Robbery30.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.3450.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Theft from the person20.23-83.33%
Burglary20.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6824.1438.78%
Anti-social behaviour287.8221.74%
Other theft213.2240.00%
Vehicle crime182.4128.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.07-13.33%
Public order121.49-14.29%
Theft from the person121.38300.00%
Shoplifting101.38-47.37%
Drugs91.15125.00%
Robbery61.0320.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Other crime40.57300.00%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.77-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour235.634.55%
Shoplifting192.6490.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.1887.50%
Other theft151.7236.36%
Vehicle crime141.7275.00%
Public order141.61-12.50%
Burglary51.61-37.50%
Robbery50.57400.00%
Drugs40.57-60.00%
Theft from the person30.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.088.93%
Anti-social behaviour227.01-12.00%
Public order162.5345.45%
Other theft111.8437.50%
Drugs101.2666.67%
Shoplifting101.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.150.00%
Burglary80.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.92-42.86%
Theft from the person40.920.00%
Other crime40.4633.33%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.629.80%
Anti-social behaviour256.44-26.47%
Vehicle crime142.87-17.65%
Public order111.6183.33%
Burglary101.2625.00%
Other theft81.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.92-33.33%
Shoplifting80.92-11.11%
Drugs60.92-33.33%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Theft from the person40.4633.33%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Other crime30.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5118.74-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour345.863.03%
Vehicle crime173.916.25%
Criminal damage and arson121.959.09%
Drugs91.3812.50%
Shoplifting91.03125.00%
Burglary81.0333.33%
Other theft80.92-38.46%
Public order60.92-70.00%
Other crime40.6933.33%
Theft from the person30.46-40.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6621.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour337.5910.00%
Public order203.7981.82%
Vehicle crime162.3014.29%
Other theft131.848.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.4957.14%
Drugs81.2660.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Theft from the person50.69400.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Robbery10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.520.00%
Vehicle crime143.450.00%
Other theft121.610.00%
Public order111.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Drugs50.690.00%
Robbery50.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202473
July 202445
June 202464
May 202468
April 202449
March 202461
February 202456
January 202451
December 202366
November 202348

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 202415
March 20248
February 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20248
June 202418
May 202418
April 202414
March 20248
February 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 202422
June 202445
May 202428
April 202423
March 202422
February 202425
January 202434
December 202333
November 202330

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 20246
December 202320
November 202311

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 202421
April 202415
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 202419
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 16. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 29. St Mary'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. George Street West
    Total2
    Burglary2