HURST WAY, LU3 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2SG

HURST WAY, LU3 2SG, Luton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2SG, encompassing approximately 4516 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LU3 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Rydal Way with total crimes: 5
  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 4

HURST WAY, LU3 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.52900.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.43500.00%
Other theft51.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-76.47%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour175.76112.50%
Violence and sexual offences23.76-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.64-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.44-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1836.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.32-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.99200.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.64-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.44100.00%
Public order22.21100.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7433.33%
Vehicle crime103.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-37.50%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7775.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5350.00%
Public order43.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.21-28.57%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-87.50%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.197.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.1060.00%
Vehicle crime51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.1133.33%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5330.00%
Vehicle crime62.88500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-28.57%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-57.14%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.550.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 202416
March 202412
February 202415
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rydal Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Quilter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Empress Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Willow Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Ambleside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hewlett Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Viscount Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bunyans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. River Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stanmore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Memorial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1