MARSH ROAD, LU3 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2QL

MARSH ROAD, LU3 2QL, Luton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2QL, encompassing approximately 3931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU3 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wickstead Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

MARSH ROAD, LU3 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.90125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.5833.33%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-70.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.88-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.54-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.2130.77%
Anti-social behaviour94.32-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.2950.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.17-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.31150.00%
Vehicle crime42.54-63.64%
Bicycle theft41.020.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft20.76-66.67%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4614.29%
Vehicle crime114.07450.00%
Other theft62.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-20.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-87.50%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03400.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Other theft31.02-57.14%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.65-42.86%
Other theft73.05133.33%
Bicycle theft41.780.00%
Public order41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9931.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.3416.67%
Vehicle crime61.780.00%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Bicycle theft41.02300.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.4545.45%
Vehicle crime64.07500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.53-33.33%
Public order41.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-50.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.68-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.29100.00%
Public order52.0325.00%
Bicycle theft31.270.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-71.43%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.830.00%
Other theft73.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 202417
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 202416
January 202412
December 202321
November 202316
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

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

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marsh Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wickstead Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Archway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorneycroft Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Coniston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Willow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Leagrave (Station)
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foston Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Filmer Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sarum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mostyn Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Banbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1