THORNEYCROFT CLOSE, LU3 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2QH

THORNEYCROFT CLOSE, LU3 2QH, Luton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2QH, encompassing approximately 3366 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2QH area, explore the LU3 2QH 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 (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-84.21% decrease)

LU3 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 4
  • Empress Road with total crimes: 4

THORNEYCROFT CLOSE, LU3 2QH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9136.36%
Vehicle crime44.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-84.21%
Public order20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.66171.43%
Violence and sexual offences115.64-26.67%
Vehicle crime93.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.46-30.00%
Other theft42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.6942.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.97-35.71%
Vehicle crime62.67500.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.75133.33%
Burglary32.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9955.56%
Criminal damage and arson44.16100.00%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-50.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3212.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.67100.00%
Burglary31.7850.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.13-57.89%
Vehicle crime42.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.995.56%
Vehicle crime55.6425.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.690.00%
Vehicle crime45.350.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202415
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quilter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Garden Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Empress Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Varna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Patricia Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marsh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Limbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coniston Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leafield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanmore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Memorial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chiltern Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1