WISTOW ROAD, LU3 2UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2UR

WISTOW ROAD, LU3 2UR, Luton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.75 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2UR 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 2UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2UR, encompassing approximately 4001 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU3 2UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunsby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lamorna Close with total crimes: 2
  • Thelby Close with total crimes: 2

WISTOW ROAD, LU3 2UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.75-22.22%
Other crime11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences94.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50150.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.00100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0033.33%
Other theft31.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.25-36.36%
Shoplifting41.75300.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.25120.00%
Burglary42.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0033.33%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order20.50100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.250.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 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 2UR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dunsby Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lamorna Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thelby Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ereswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carsdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1