BLENHEIM CRESCENT, LU3 1HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1HD

BLENHEIM CRESCENT, LU3 1HD, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1HD 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 1HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1HD, encompassing approximately 5961 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 1HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Argyll Avenue with total crimes: 2

BLENHEIM CRESCENT, LU3 1HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-88.89%
Drugs10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8622.22%
Vehicle crime91.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.19200.00%
Vehicle crime31.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.520.00%
Drugs41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.36-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour51.5166.67%
Public order30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.5244.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.52-30.77%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.5385.71%
Public order32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.350.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Poppy Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sheridan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Argyll Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Bernard'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fountains Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Abigail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1