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

Overview of Crime in LU3 2BN

BARTON ROAD, LU3 2BN, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2BN, encompassing approximately 2076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2BN area, explore the LU3 2BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU3 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Enterprise Way with total crimes: 2

BARTON ROAD, LU3 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.6725.00%
Shoplifting32.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-50.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 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 offences68.67-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Shoplifting21.44-66.67%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.48114.29%
Shoplifting67.22-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2123.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3375.00%
Other theft73.37-12.50%
Theft from the person13.370.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.0433.33%
Shoplifting73.85-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences43.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-25.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.78-17.39%
Other theft69.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Public order11.930.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2319.74-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour611.08-25.00%
Other theft42.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-50.00%
Drugs21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.6771.43%
Anti-social behaviour811.56166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.85-33.33%
Drugs32.89200.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.82366.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.74200.00%
Other theft54.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Shoplifting31.44-25.00%
Burglary21.44-50.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.110.00%
Burglary41.930.00%
Shoplifting41.9333.33%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 202421
April 20247
March 202419
February 202423
January 202424
December 202314
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202415
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Quantock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Enterprise Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grasmere Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Markham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sheringham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1