CARLTON CRESCENT, LU3 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1EP

CARLTON CRESCENT, LU3 1EP, Luton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1EP 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 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1EP, encompassing approximately 8063 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU3 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4

CARLTON CRESCENT, LU3 1EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.46-40.00%
Other theft51.4966.67%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Other crime40.500.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.37-57.14%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3750.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.84-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.48133.33%
Public order40.870.00%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.25-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.3333.33%
Vehicle crime102.9866.67%
Public order41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3750.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.84100.00%
Vehicle crime62.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.7433.33%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Other theft20.25100.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.09-47.06%
Vehicle crime71.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Drugs20.37-60.00%
Public order20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.5913.33%
Drugs52.11400.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-40.00%
Public order30.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.37-70.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.86100.00%
Public order61.240.00%
Vehicle crime60.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Burglary40.620.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2325.00%
Other crime30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.7115.38%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Public order30.3750.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.84-23.53%
Other theft61.61500.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-20.00%
Other crime40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Public order20.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.34-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour52.110.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.600.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202424
June 202418
May 20249
April 202417
March 202415
February 202418
January 202415
December 202313
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Norman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Biscot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Dane Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1