BARTON ROAD, LU3 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2BL

BARTON ROAD, LU3 2BL, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2BL, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2BL area, explore the LU3 2BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU3 2BL area, visit the LU3 2BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wickmere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1

BARTON ROAD, LU3 2BL 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 offences47.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.61-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-25.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In July 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 offences48.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Shoplifting21.63-66.67%
Other crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.96100.00%
Shoplifting65.44-71.43%
Vehicle crime33.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.42250.00%
Other theft63.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.1433.33%
Shoplifting64.35-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.49-21.74%
Other theft69.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2633.33%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.959.52%
Other theft412.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.5861.54%
Anti-social behaviour411.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.180.00%
Vehicle crime32.1850.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Other theft11.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.68333.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.070.00%
Other theft42.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-33.33%
Burglary11.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.630.00%
Shoplifting31.6350.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 202421
April 20246
March 202418
February 202423
January 202421
December 202313
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lancaster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kelling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Claydon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1