BRACKENDALE GROVE, LU3 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2LT

BRACKENDALE GROVE, LU3 2LT, Luton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2LT, encompassing approximately 5085 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU3 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 4
  • Mallard Gardens with total crimes: 3

BRACKENDALE GROVE, LU3 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2915.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.9514.29%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.90116.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5616.67%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour61.18100.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3130.00%
Vehicle crime42.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-66.67%
Other theft30.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.11-58.82%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98100.00%
Other theft40.79300.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8741.67%
Shoplifting63.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18400.00%
Public order40.98100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7050.00%
Shoplifting42.36300.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5950.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 crime63.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-20.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.180.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20246
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 202417
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Garden Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Mallard Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lonsdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Brackendale Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trinity Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nunnery Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hadlow Down Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Viscount Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bunyans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Aldhous Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Britannia Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1