FOUNTAINS ROAD, LU3 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1LY

FOUNTAINS ROAD, LU3 1LY, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1LY, encompassing approximately 6543 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU3 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Catherines Avenue with total crimes: 2

FOUNTAINS ROAD, LU3 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.060.00%
Other crime50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-83.33%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.6766.67%
Vehicle crime61.53200.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.61-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences72.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In March 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 offences82.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 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 offences82.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.210.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Public order10.150.00%

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 offences102.7566.67%
Other crime31.530.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

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 offences72.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Catherines Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1