MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LU3 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1EF

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LU3 1EF, Luton has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1EF, encompassing approximately 6653 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 1EF area, explore the LU3 1EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

LU3 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Waldeck Road with total crimes: 5

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LU3 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.57-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour83.16-57.89%
Public order71.20250.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Burglary50.75400.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%
Other crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2713.79%
Anti-social behaviour194.9635.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.86133.33%
Vehicle crime51.05-64.29%
Other theft40.75-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.0881.25%
Vehicle crime144.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.10-22.22%
Other theft62.1050.00%
Drugs50.9066.67%
Other crime40.7533.33%
Burglary40.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.7280.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.710.00%
Vehicle crime102.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Public order50.90-37.50%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Drugs30.45-40.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Shoplifting30.4550.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.92-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.40-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.50800.00%
Public order81.3514.29%
Burglary61.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-33.33%
Drugs50.90150.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.1763.64%
Violence and sexual offences182.71-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson92.7128.57%
Public order71.350.00%
Drugs21.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.024.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.91-8.33%
Vehicle crime111.65266.67%
Burglary71.6540.00%
Public order71.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.05133.33%
Drugs41.05300.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.32-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour123.7650.00%
Burglary51.8025.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Other crime40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-72.73%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.22181.82%
Vehicle crime114.66120.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-38.46%
Public order51.20-44.44%
Burglary40.75300.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.3630.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.95-66.67%
Public order91.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.7566.67%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.3737.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.96-28.57%
Other theft71.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0550.00%
Public order40.90-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.60-57.14%
Burglary30.450.00%
Drugs10.45-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.6116.67%
Public order132.10116.67%
Vehicle crime71.9540.00%
Other theft51.0566.67%
Drugs40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-20.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.210.00%
Public order61.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202410
April 202418
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202433
July 202429
June 202416
May 202416
April 202418
March 202426
February 202425
January 202431
December 202311
November 202333
October 202324
September 202328

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20241
March 202411
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Waldeck Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Milliners Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Curzon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Biscot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Malzeard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Studley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Althorp Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1