POPPY CLOSE, LU3 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1EX

POPPY CLOSE, LU3 1EX, Luton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1EX, encompassing approximately 4388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU3 1EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

POPPY CLOSE, LU3 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.8220.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-66.67%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8920.00%
Vehicle crime92.73350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.1425.00%
Vehicle crime41.14300.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61-12.50%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.24175.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7828.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61-22.22%
Public order61.59200.00%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-50.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.050.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Poppy Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Argyll Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Knights Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Earls Meade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abigail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1