BRISTOL ROAD, LU3 1SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1SY

BRISTOL ROAD, LU3 1SY, Luton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1SY 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 1SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1SY, encompassing approximately 6568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 1SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James' Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Galliard Close with total crimes: 5

BRISTOL ROAD, LU3 1SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.00-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.5966.67%
Other theft41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.42-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other theft30.4650.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.3958.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-45.45%
Vehicle crime60.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other theft20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8337.50%
Other theft51.6725.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-40.00%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.83100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2225.00%
Public order50.76150.00%
Other theft40.76300.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.94122.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.0450.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In December 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 offences72.59-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.2671.43%
Public order41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202412
June 202419
May 202412
April 202412
March 202416
February 202420
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 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
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James' Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Galliard Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Garden Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Solway Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Varna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lonsdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. St Monicas Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Liddel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trent Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brackendale Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trinity Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nunnery Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Catherines Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Blundell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Britannia Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1