NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1LW

NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1LW, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1LW, encompassing approximately 3034 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 1LW area, explore the LU3 1LW 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU3 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3

NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1LW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.60200.00%
Other crime22.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24125.00%
Vehicle crime52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences74.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 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 offences64.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6533.33%
Drugs31.320.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime33.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-57.14%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9640.00%
Vehicle crime32.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences64.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1