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

Overview of Crime in LU1 3QD

ALBERT ROAD, LU1 3QD, Luton has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3QD 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 3QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3QD, encompassing approximately 8843 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 3QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

ALBERT ROAD, LU1 3QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.86-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour183.17-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.04100.00%
Vehicle crime131.5862.50%
Public order51.4725.00%
Drugs50.57-37.50%
Burglary40.57-20.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.11-93.33%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.2125.93%
Anti-social behaviour203.8453.85%
Shoplifting152.26200.00%
Drugs81.70700.00%
Vehicle crime80.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9075.00%
Burglary50.79-16.67%
Public order40.57-42.86%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.37-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour133.05-56.67%
Public order71.4716.67%
Burglary60.79100.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-58.33%
Shoplifting50.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-42.86%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.2113.33%
Anti-social behaviour303.84114.29%
Vehicle crime123.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.36-22.22%
Public order60.79-14.29%
Other theft50.68-58.33%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5336.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.39-30.00%
Other theft121.5850.00%
Vehicle crime111.3657.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.240.00%
Public order71.02-22.22%
Shoplifting60.79-60.00%
Burglary40.68100.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour202.4966.67%
Shoplifting152.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.7050.00%
Public order91.02-18.18%
Other theft81.0233.33%
Vehicle crime70.9016.67%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Burglary20.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.65-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.73-7.69%
Public order111.3657.14%
Shoplifting91.2480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-14.29%
Other theft60.6850.00%
Burglary60.68100.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-45.45%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Other crime40.45300.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.529.38%
Anti-social behaviour133.96-13.33%
Vehicle crime111.47-21.43%
Public order71.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.7940.00%
Shoplifting50.79-28.57%
Other theft40.57100.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.1810.34%
Anti-social behaviour153.62-28.57%
Vehicle crime141.7016.67%
Shoplifting71.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-28.57%
Drugs50.57-16.67%
Burglary40.57-20.00%
Public order30.45-66.67%
Other crime20.340.00%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.87-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour213.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime122.3733.33%
Public order91.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0216.67%
Drugs60.79100.00%
Burglary50.68150.00%
Other theft50.57-16.67%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.95-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour243.5141.18%
Vehicle crime92.71-43.75%
Other theft61.02500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Robbery30.3450.00%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Burglary20.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.620.00%
Vehicle crime161.920.00%
Burglary101.810.00%
Public order71.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202427
June 202434
May 202430
April 202422
March 202433
February 202435
January 202432
December 202329
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202413
June 202430
May 202414
April 202420
March 202412
February 202413
January 202415
December 202321
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 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 20245
January 20247
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
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 3QD 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. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Strathmore Walk
    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