ALBERT ROAD, LU1 3PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3PT

ALBERT ROAD, LU1 3PT, Luton has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3PT 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 3PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3PT, encompassing approximately 9013 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

LU1 3PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

ALBERT ROAD, LU1 3PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.323.45%
Anti-social behaviour193.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.11116.67%
Vehicle crime101.4442.86%
Public order51.1125.00%
Drugs40.55-50.00%
Burglary40.44-20.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.11-93.33%
Other theft10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.9811.54%
Anti-social behaviour193.2258.33%
Shoplifting152.11200.00%
Drugs81.66700.00%
Vehicle crime70.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78100.00%
Burglary50.67-16.67%
Public order40.55-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.99-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour122.88-52.00%
Public order81.3333.33%
Burglary60.89100.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-58.33%
Shoplifting50.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.9810.34%
Anti-social behaviour253.5566.67%
Vehicle crime122.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-12.50%
Public order60.78-25.00%
Other theft50.67-44.44%
Drugs40.5533.33%
Burglary30.44-25.00%
Shoplifting20.33-66.67%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.9852.63%
Anti-social behaviour153.22-11.76%
Vehicle crime101.6666.67%
Other theft91.1128.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.000.00%
Public order80.890.00%
Shoplifting60.89-60.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.99-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour172.1154.55%
Shoplifting151.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6633.33%
Public order80.89-27.27%
Other theft70.89133.33%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.54-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.44-8.33%
Public order111.22120.00%
Shoplifting91.22125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.000.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-45.45%
Burglary50.6766.67%
Drugs40.55100.00%
Other crime40.4433.33%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Theft from the person30.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.9929.63%
Anti-social behaviour123.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.33-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Public order50.67150.00%
Other theft40.55100.00%
Shoplifting40.44-42.86%
Burglary30.44-25.00%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Drugs20.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.43-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour153.00-31.82%
Vehicle crime141.6616.67%
Shoplifting71.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Drugs50.6766.67%
Burglary40.55-20.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft20.22-60.00%
Public order20.22-77.78%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.09-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour223.22-4.35%
Vehicle crime122.4450.00%
Public order91.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0020.00%
Burglary50.67400.00%
Other theft50.550.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.43-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour233.5535.29%
Vehicle crime82.55-50.00%
Other theft50.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-37.50%
Drugs40.55100.00%
Robbery40.44100.00%
Public order30.44-57.14%
Burglary10.33-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.880.00%
Vehicle crime161.890.00%
Burglary101.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.110.00%
Public order70.890.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 202426
June 202432
May 202429
April 202419
March 202431
February 202435
January 202427
December 202329
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202412
June 202425
May 202415
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 202322
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1