MONTON CLOSE, LU3 2TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2TQ

MONTON CLOSE, LU3 2TQ, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2TQ 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 2TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2TQ, encompassing approximately 4007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 2TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydal Way with total crimes: 5
  • Dunsby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lamorna Close with total crimes: 2

MONTON CLOSE, LU3 2TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7422.22%
Other crime22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.25-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4922.22%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Other theft41.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-50.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.99-53.85%
Public order31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4885.71%
Criminal damage and arson43.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00300.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.490.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.75100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order20.50100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 202413
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rydal Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dunsby Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lamorna Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thelby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ambleside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hadlow Down Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bunyans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carsdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Foston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1