GLENFIELD ROAD, LU3 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2HZ

GLENFIELD ROAD, LU3 2HZ, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2HZ, encompassing approximately 1995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birdsfoot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Catherall Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wickmere Close with total crimes: 2

GLENFIELD ROAD, LU3 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.51200.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.51-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.52100.00%
Drugs15.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.52-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Shoplifting32.00-25.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.53125.00%
Shoplifting44.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5133.33%
Drugs12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-50.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences69.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.010.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birdsfoot Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Aydon Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sherborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Claydon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1