OAKWOOD DRIVE, LU3 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3BA

OAKWOOD DRIVE, LU3 3BA, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3BA 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 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3BA, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU3 3BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockfield Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Copse Way with total crimes: 2
  • Redwood Drive with total crimes: 1

OAKWOOD DRIVE, LU3 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51600.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.66300.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.26-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rockfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Copse Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Redwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mendip Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ashwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1