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

Overview of Crime in LU1 3QT

CAMBRIDGE STREET, LU1 3QT, Luton has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3QT 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 3QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3QT, encompassing approximately 7745 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

LU1 3QT 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 3QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.4641.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.39-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.8142.86%
Vehicle crime71.29-12.50%
Public order60.90100.00%
Drugs30.77-40.00%
Burglary20.39-71.43%
Other theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5526.32%
Anti-social behaviour153.1036.36%
Vehicle crime81.9460.00%
Burglary71.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90133.33%
Drugs50.90400.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.49-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour112.4510.00%
Burglary71.42250.00%
Public order60.9050.00%
Vehicle crime50.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.6215.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.970.00%
Vehicle crime81.29-27.27%
Other theft41.03-33.33%
Public order40.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.17-4.76%
Vehicle crime112.5857.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.42-9.09%
Public order81.29100.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.770.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.75-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour112.7137.50%
Vehicle crime71.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9020.00%
Public order40.77-33.33%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.553.12%
Anti-social behaviour84.26-11.11%
Public order61.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7766.67%
Burglary50.6566.67%
Vehicle crime40.65-63.64%
Other crime40.5233.33%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.1739.13%
Vehicle crime114.13-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.42-30.77%
Burglary31.160.00%
Public order30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-57.14%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.044.55%
Anti-social behaviour132.97-18.75%
Vehicle crime121.68-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson71.5516.67%
Drugs60.90200.00%
Burglary30.77-40.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.81-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour162.84-11.11%
Vehicle crime132.0762.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.68100.00%
Public order50.77150.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Other theft20.65-66.67%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.94-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour184.1320.00%
Vehicle crime82.32-42.86%
Other theft61.03200.00%
Robbery40.7733.33%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-57.14%
Public order20.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.1422.22%
Anti-social behaviour154.26-42.31%
Vehicle crime141.9427.27%
Public order81.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0375.00%
Burglary50.9066.67%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Other theft20.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.490.00%
Vehicle crime113.360.00%
Public order71.420.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 202318
October 202315
September 202326

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 202419
June 202423
May 202420
April 202421
March 202433
February 202432
January 202423
December 202322
November 202332
October 202333
September 202327

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3QT 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cutenhoe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1