BIRDSFOOT LANE, LU3 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2DG

BIRDSFOOT LANE, LU3 2DG, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2DG, encompassing approximately 2822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2DG area, explore the LU3 2DG 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU3 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Birdsfoot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Wickmere Close with total crimes: 2

BIRDSFOOT LANE, LU3 2DG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.38300.00%
Shoplifting32.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.31-25.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences46.38-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Other theft31.420.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2122.22%
Shoplifting73.90-70.83%
Vehicle crime32.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.42140.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1975.00%
Other theft62.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.13-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.30100.00%
Shoplifting104.25-47.37%
Other theft83.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.42-20.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1915.59-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences66.73500.00%
Other theft62.1350.00%
Vehicle crime52.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7766.67%
Public order11.770.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting2312.040.00%
Other theft48.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.9464.29%
Anti-social behaviour58.1566.67%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7733.33%
Drugs21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.21250.00%
Other theft44.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.0933.33%
Shoplifting41.42-20.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.770.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 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 20234
October 20233

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 202424
April 202410
March 202419
February 202423
January 202423
December 202314
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Birdsfoot Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Aydon Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kelling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Claydon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1