LU3 1LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1LP

LU3 1LP, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1LP, encompassing approximately 3192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU3 1LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 2

LU3 1LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39-50.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-57.14%
Other theft20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.08600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-20.00%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.89700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.3933.33%
Public order31.25200.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-57.14%
Drugs20.94-33.33%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-12.50%
Drugs32.190.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences84.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.51200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.830.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1