THE FURROWS, LU3 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2LF

THE FURROWS, LU3 2LF, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2LF, encompassing approximately 4156 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birdsfoot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Crest with total crimes: 3
  • Aydon Road with total crimes: 2

THE FURROWS, LU3 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.09550.00%
Burglary13.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.410.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44150.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.09100.00%
Vehicle crime22.41-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.05-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Shoplifting30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.440.00%
Public order51.44150.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.44150.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-25.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.960.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.410.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4433.33%
Public order30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
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 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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