LU3 3BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3BP

LU3 3BP, Luton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.58 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3BP 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 3BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3BP, encompassing approximately 1532 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 3BP area, explore the LU3 3BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 3BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sundon Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rosedale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3

LU3 3BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.83-37.50%
Public order33.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Shoplifting21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.8760.00%
Other theft25.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.8915.38%
Anti-social behaviour59.79-44.44%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Public order31.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour98.48125.00%
Public order55.870.00%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7510.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.18100.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.53100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.83-54.55%
Robbery13.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.18-50.00%
Burglary32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%

In January 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 offences1123.50-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.18166.67%
Public order55.220.00%
Shoplifting33.26200.00%
Drugs31.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.40140.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.83-50.00%
Shoplifting11.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.92-70.59%
Other theft43.26300.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.96100.00%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.150.00%
Vehicle crime411.100.00%
Burglary42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 202413
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 3BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sundon Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rosedale Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Honeysuckle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harry Scott Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Rockfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lidgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ashwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ninth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selina Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Whitefield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tenth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Daisy Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1