GOOSEBERRY HILL, LU3 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2LB

GOOSEBERRY HILL, LU3 2LB, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2LB, encompassing approximately 4178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2LB 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
  • Catherall Road with total crimes: 3

GOOSEBERRY HILL, LU3 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.26433.33%
Shoplifting33.8350.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.830.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-40.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In July 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 offences54.79-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2285.71%
Shoplifting73.11-69.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.20130.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.50133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.68-12.50%
Other theft61.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.44-33.33%
Other crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.81-47.37%
Other theft82.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.91100.00%
Vehicle crime61.9120.00%
Public order41.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting1910.05-17.39%
Other theft64.5550.00%
Vehicle crime51.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-33.33%
Public order30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2310.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.5020.00%
Other theft41.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2310.0564.29%
Violence and sexual offences55.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20300.00%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%

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
Shoplifting146.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.350.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 202423
April 202410
March 202419
February 202423
January 202423
December 202314

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 2LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Birdsfoot Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Aydon Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leyburne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Claydon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1