GRASMERE ROAD, LU3 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2DT

GRASMERE ROAD, LU3 2DT, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2DT, encompassing approximately 2521 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU3 2DT 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
  • Aydon Road with total crimes: 2

GRASMERE ROAD, LU3 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95100.00%
Shoplifting32.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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 behaviour35.95-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-40.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.93-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.9866.67%
Other theft41.980.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Shoplifting21.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

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 offences119.9257.14%
Shoplifting74.36-70.83%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.44140.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.5216.67%
Other theft72.78-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.87-47.37%
Other theft93.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.57100.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Public order31.59200.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting1914.68-17.39%
Other theft67.5450.00%
Vehicle crime52.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%

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
Shoplifting2313.490.00%
Other theft49.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-25.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.8764.29%
Anti-social behaviour49.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.50250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.55300.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-66.67%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.11200.00%
Vehicle crime62.38200.00%
Shoplifting42.38-20.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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
May 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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