MAY STREET, LU1 3QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3QY

MAY STREET, LU1 3QY, Luton has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3QY 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 3QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3QY, encompassing approximately 8535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

LU1 3QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

MAY STREET, LU1 3QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.9046.15%
Anti-social behaviour164.45-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson121.8771.43%
Vehicle crime71.41-12.50%
Public order70.8275.00%
Drugs40.82-42.86%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Other theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-93.33%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.6030.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.0546.15%
Shoplifting152.23200.00%
Vehicle crime81.7660.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Drugs70.82600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.82133.33%
Public order40.82-42.86%
Other crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.34-48.00%
Burglary71.52250.00%
Public order70.8275.00%
Vehicle crime50.82-37.50%
Shoplifting50.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other theft20.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.2678.57%
Violence and sexual offences252.9313.64%
Vehicle crime82.93-27.27%
Other theft40.94-33.33%
Public order40.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-50.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Shoplifting20.23-71.43%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.58-17.65%
Vehicle crime111.6457.14%
Public order81.2960.00%
Shoplifting70.94-53.33%
Other theft60.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-14.29%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.58112.50%
Shoplifting151.9966.67%
Vehicle crime71.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8240.00%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Other theft50.59150.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.080.00%
Shoplifting93.87125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.05-20.00%
Public order80.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9425.00%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Drugs40.59300.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-63.64%
Other crime40.4733.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.3737.50%
Vehicle crime113.87-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.29-28.57%
Public order41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-50.00%
Shoplifting40.47-33.33%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other crime30.3550.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Drugs10.23-85.71%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.72-7.69%
Vehicle crime142.817.69%
Anti-social behaviour141.64-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson81.6433.33%
Drugs70.94250.00%
Shoplifting60.82100.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Public order20.23-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.31-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour173.05-10.53%
Vehicle crime131.9962.50%
Public order71.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.82100.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Other theft30.59-50.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.496.06%
Anti-social behaviour194.1026.67%
Vehicle crime82.23-46.67%
Other theft60.94200.00%
Robbery40.7033.33%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-57.14%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences3311.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.870.00%
Vehicle crime151.760.00%
Public order81.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Burglary60.820.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202425
May 202414
April 202417
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202420
June 202425
May 202422
April 202422
March 202433
February 202433
January 202424
December 202326
November 202335
October 202333

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

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

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20236

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 20247
April 202415
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3QY 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. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cutenhoe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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