CAMBRIDGE STREET, LU1 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3QS

CAMBRIDGE STREET, LU1 3QS, Luton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3QS, encompassing approximately 7284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU1 3QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

CAMBRIDGE STREET, LU1 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.0272.22%
Anti-social behaviour134.2630.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7833.33%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.27-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.470.00%
Burglary71.37-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.96200.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.47-16.67%
Burglary81.37166.67%
Vehicle crime51.10-37.50%
Public order40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.2933.33%
Vehicle crime81.6514.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Other theft40.69-33.33%
Public order40.55-42.86%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.79-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour92.880.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Public order70.96133.33%
Other theft60.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.96-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour93.1650.00%
Vehicle crime71.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9625.00%
Burglary30.69-40.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.476.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.53-45.45%
Burglary50.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69100.00%
Public order40.55100.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-55.56%
Other crime40.5533.33%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In February 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 offences319.2029.17%
Anti-social behaviour114.26-15.38%
Vehicle crime91.51-40.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Public order20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.88-4.00%
Vehicle crime153.2936.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.06-23.53%
Drugs61.78500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.820.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Public order10.14-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.85-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour173.4313.33%
Vehicle crime112.3337.50%
Burglary61.510.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.82500.00%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.20-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.847.14%
Vehicle crime82.06-46.67%
Other theft71.10133.33%
Robbery40.96100.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.630.00%
Vehicle crime154.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.060.00%
Burglary81.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.100.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 202418
June 202424
May 202421
April 202423
March 202433
February 202431
January 202424
December 202325
November 202328
October 202330

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
October 20237

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
October 20238

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 8. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Holly Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Queens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1