LU1 3XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3XG

LU1 3XG, Luton has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.12 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3XG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 865 crimes and a crime rate of 17.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 3XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3XG, encompassing approximately 9495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)

LU1 3XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 31
  • George Street with total crimes: 23
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 16

LU1 3XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8124.1242.11%
Anti-social behaviour308.5330.43%
Shoplifting243.1684.62%
Vehicle crime172.5370.00%
Public order151.79-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson141.5855.56%
Drugs131.4762.50%
Burglary111.37-8.33%
Other theft101.16150.00%
Other crime41.05100.00%
Possession of weapons40.4233.33%
Robbery30.420.00%
Theft from the person20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.48-19.72%
Anti-social behaviour236.00-48.89%
Public order172.420.00%
Shoplifting131.79-23.53%
Burglary121.37300.00%
Vehicle crime101.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.05-25.00%
Drugs80.95-20.00%
Other theft40.84-75.00%
Robbery30.42-40.00%
Theft from the person30.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7123.91-7.79%
Anti-social behaviour457.4850.00%
Vehicle crime204.745.26%
Public order172.116.25%
Shoplifting171.7954.55%
Other theft161.79-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson121.69-14.29%
Drugs101.260.00%
Theft from the person61.05-53.85%
Robbery50.6366.67%
Burglary30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.3250.00%
Other crime20.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7724.5445.28%
Anti-social behaviour308.1115.38%
Other theft273.1650.00%
Vehicle crime192.8426.67%
Public order162.00-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson141.69-17.65%
Theft from the person131.4762.50%
Shoplifting111.37-47.62%
Drugs101.16150.00%
Burglary51.05-28.57%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5320.96-13.11%
Anti-social behaviour265.588.33%
Shoplifting212.7475.00%
Public order182.215.88%
Other theft181.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson171.9054.55%
Vehicle crime151.7966.67%
Theft from the person81.58166.67%
Burglary70.84-12.50%
Robbery50.74150.00%
Drugs40.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.06-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour246.42-4.00%
Public order172.5341.67%
Other theft141.797.69%
Shoplifting121.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2610.00%
Drugs101.160.00%
Vehicle crime91.05-40.00%
Burglary80.95-11.11%
Other crime40.8433.33%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Theft from the person30.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Robbery20.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.485.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.63-35.90%
Vehicle crime152.63-6.25%
Other theft131.5830.00%
Public order121.379.09%
Drugs101.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.05-16.67%
Shoplifting101.0511.11%
Burglary91.0512.50%
Theft from the person50.9525.00%
Robbery40.53100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime30.32-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6019.80-17.81%
Anti-social behaviour396.322.63%
Vehicle crime164.11-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson121.699.09%
Public order111.26-47.62%
Other theft101.16-37.50%
Drugs101.05-9.09%
Shoplifting91.05125.00%
Burglary80.950.00%
Other crime50.84150.00%
Theft from the person40.53-42.86%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7322.4323.73%
Anti-social behaviour387.6915.15%
Public order214.0075.00%
Vehicle crime172.2130.77%
Other theft161.796.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.690.00%
Drugs111.16175.00%
Burglary81.1614.29%
Theft from the person70.840.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Robbery10.21-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5917.06-4.84%
Anti-social behaviour336.21-2.94%
Other theft153.48-11.76%
Vehicle crime131.58-23.53%
Public order121.37-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.260.00%
Burglary71.16-61.11%
Robbery60.7450.00%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6220.966.90%
Anti-social behaviour346.53-26.09%
Burglary183.5838.46%
Vehicle crime171.906.25%
Other theft171.7970.00%
Public order131.79-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.3722.22%
Theft from the person81.16300.00%
Drugs50.84-58.33%
Shoplifting50.53-44.44%
Robbery40.53-20.00%
Other crime30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour466.110.00%
Vehicle crime164.840.00%
Public order151.690.00%
Burglary131.580.00%
Drugs121.370.00%
Other theft101.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.050.00%
Shoplifting90.950.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Other crime50.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
July 202457
June 202471
May 202477
April 202453
March 202461
February 202463
January 202460
December 202373
November 202359
October 202362
September 202358

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202423
June 202445
May 202430
April 202426
March 202424
February 202425
January 202439
December 202338
November 202333
October 202334
September 202346

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202417
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202410
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 20249
February 202415
January 202416
December 202317
November 202313
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416
May 202427
April 202418
March 202414
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 202418
March 202417
February 202412
January 202411
December 202321
November 202312
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202413
June 202417
May 202411
April 202421
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Flowers Way
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. George Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Castle Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elizabeth Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Regent Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Street West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tavistock Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Wellington Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hoo Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. South Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Tavistock Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Park Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 26. King Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kingsland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 29. May Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1