HIGH MEAD, LU3 1RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1RY

HIGH MEAD, LU3 1RY, Luton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1RY 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 1RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1RY, encompassing approximately 5408 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LU3 1RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James' Road with total crimes: 5
  • Covent Garden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Solway Road South with total crimes: 3

HIGH MEAD, LU3 1RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.47-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48400.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-44.44%
Public order40.92300.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0315.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.7742.86%
Vehicle crime91.85800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.73-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-41.67%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0653.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.70200.00%
Vehicle crime72.22250.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.368.33%
Public order42.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-20.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.22400.00%
Public order50.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9266.67%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.29-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson53.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.84162.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.51-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.48200.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.88-8.33%
Other theft32.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22100.00%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 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 offences103.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 202420
May 202413
April 202412
March 202420
February 202421
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James' Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Covent Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Solway Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Varna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Ives Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Monicas Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Avenue Grimaldi
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Liddel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trent Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rondini Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Selbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Leagrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Meads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Blundell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1