WINDMILL ROAD, LU1 3XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3XL

WINDMILL ROAD, LU1 3XL, Luton has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.66 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3XL 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 3XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3XL, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 3XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 17
  • B653 with total crimes: 17
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

WINDMILL ROAD, LU1 3XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.66114.29%
Shoplifting1613.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.58-37.50%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Drugs42.24300.00%
Public order41.79-20.00%
Other crime31.79200.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.38-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences147.15-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.26-20.00%
Public order53.5825.00%
Other theft42.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Burglary31.79-50.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1727.7213.33%
Violence and sexual offences157.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.7111.11%
Burglary64.4750.00%
Public order42.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.45-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2535.3266.67%
Shoplifting1511.18-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.710.00%
Vehicle crime74.020.00%
Other theft73.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1320.00%
Burglary42.68300.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1829.9612.50%
Violence and sexual offences158.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.710.00%
Vehicle crime74.020.00%
Other theft53.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2425.00%
Public order32.24-25.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1630.85-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences157.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.7112.50%
Vehicle crime74.02250.00%
Other theft43.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Burglary31.79-25.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.275.88%
Shoplifting178.0513.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.58100.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Burglary41.7933.33%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.4930.77%
Shoplifting157.6015.38%
Anti-social behaviour86.710.00%
Public order43.58100.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Burglary31.79-25.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-71.43%
Drugs10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.27-13.33%
Shoplifting135.81-18.75%
Vehicle crime105.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.58133.33%
Burglary43.13-20.00%
Public order21.79-77.78%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1628.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.1550.00%
Public order96.7180.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.02-25.00%
Burglary52.68400.00%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1625.9323.08%
Violence and sexual offences107.15-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour84.470.00%
Public order53.5866.67%
Vehicle crime42.24-55.56%
Other theft41.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-40.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.7757.14%
Shoplifting139.84-7.14%
Vehicle crime95.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0233.33%
Other theft73.5840.00%
Burglary63.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.68150.00%
Drugs32.24200.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.930.00%
Shoplifting146.260.00%
Vehicle crime96.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.020.00%
Other theft52.680.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 202415
June 202425
May 202415
April 202415
March 202418
February 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armstrong Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
  • 2. B653
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 8. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. St Mary'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Ketton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Luton Dunstable Busway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Queens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Vicarage Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1