LEAGRAVE ROAD, LU3 1JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1JE

LEAGRAVE ROAD, LU3 1JE, Luton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1JE 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 1JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1JE, encompassing approximately 6160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 1JE area, explore the LU3 1JE 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 (-32.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 1JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Conway Road with total crimes: 6

LEAGRAVE ROAD, LU3 1JE 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.42-32.26%
Vehicle crime73.4140.00%
Public order61.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-70.59%
Other theft50.8125.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.7114.81%
Anti-social behaviour175.03142.86%
Vehicle crime52.76-50.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Public order30.49-40.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.3917.39%
Vehicle crime104.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6216.67%
Public order51.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-33.33%
Other theft40.65-20.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.39-4.17%
Vehicle crime83.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9750.00%
Other theft50.9766.67%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Public order30.65-57.14%
Shoplifting30.49200.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.74-4.00%
Vehicle crime83.90166.67%
Public order71.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In April 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 offences258.2813.64%
Anti-social behaviour124.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-62.50%
Public order30.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.23-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour103.57100.00%
Vehicle crime81.62166.67%
Public order61.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9750.00%
Theft from the person30.970.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.6621.05%
Anti-social behaviour53.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Other theft20.49-71.43%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1226.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.08-36.36%
Other theft71.1416.67%
Vehicle crime51.14400.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.79-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour112.4422.22%
Public order71.79250.00%
Other theft61.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.9022.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.4650.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Public order20.32-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.25-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.38-38.46%
Public order71.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.550.00%
Public order82.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202431
July 202427
June 202423
May 202424
April 202425
March 202422
February 202423
January 202419
December 202315
November 202333
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 202412
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Claremont Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Conway Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Westbourne Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Milliners Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Norman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Biscot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Grantham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dane Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Althorp Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rondini Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Selbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Leagrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Newark Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1