LU3 1ED, Luton has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.00 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this LU3 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1ED, encompassing approximately 3550 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 | 40.00 | -32.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 10.98 | -27.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 8.73 | -8.70% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 5.91 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.94 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.10 | -38.46% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.25 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.41 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.56 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.56 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.28 | -88.89% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 58 | 50.42 | 141.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 16.34 | 7.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.11 | 15.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.48 | 62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.66 | 350.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.97 | -36.36% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.97 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.69 | -63.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.56 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -87.50% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 39.43 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 11.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 6.76 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5.63 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.10 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.10 | -11.11% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.25 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.25 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.97 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.84 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.56 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 36.62 | -13.79% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 7.04 | 26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.76 | 15.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.20 | 30.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.66 | -23.08% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.82 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.41 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.13 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | -72.73% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 38.87 | -36.96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 8.17 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.35 | 171.43% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.35 | -18.75% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.66 | 37.50% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.10 | 1000.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.10 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.10 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.82 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.69 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 34.64 | 48.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 12.96 | 18.75% |
| Public order | 16 | 5.35 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.51 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.53 | -38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.25 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.97 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.13 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.84 | -84.62% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | -90.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 35.21 | 10.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.73 | -30.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.51 | 62.50% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.66 | 1000.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.10 | 900.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.82 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.25 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.69 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.69 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.56 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 30.98 | -26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.89 | 27.78% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.48 | -35.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.66 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.38 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.82 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.25 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.97 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.56 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.56 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.28 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 35.77 | 72.73% |
| Other theft | 20 | 10.70 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.63 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 5.07 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.82 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.53 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.41 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.13 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.56 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 29.01 | -40.54% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.20 | 114.29% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.22 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.22 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.38 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.82 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.82 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.69 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.56 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.56 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 26.48 | 15.62% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.42 | -41.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.82 | -60.87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.53 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.53 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.97 | -53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.97 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.69 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 35.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.22 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.94 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 58 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1ED postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |