LONDON ROAD, LU1 3RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3RH

LONDON ROAD, LU1 3RH, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3RH 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 3RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3RH, encompassing approximately 1877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 3RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cutenhoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Gate Gardens with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, LU1 3RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-20.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-28.57%
Drugs32.66200.00%
Other theft11.60-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-63.64%
Other theft22.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.18266.67%
Burglary45.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4466.67%
Public order45.330.00%
Theft from the person42.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4633.33%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.86-50.00%
Burglary21.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.65200.00%
Vehicle crime53.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-77.78%
Public order11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.780.00%
Burglary44.79100.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.510.00%
Vehicle crime94.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cutenhoe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitehill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ludlow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1