CRANLEIGH GARDENS, LU3 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1LS

CRANLEIGH GARDENS, LU3 1LS, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1LS, encompassing approximately 5356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU3 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • New Bedford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

CRANLEIGH GARDENS, LU3 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0442.86%
Vehicle crime51.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.80250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Public order10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-60.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.80-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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 offences93.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.68150.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.730.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.3642.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.610.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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