HIGH BEECH ROAD, LU3 3DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3DD

HIGH BEECH ROAD, LU3 3DD, Luton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3DD 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 3DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3DD, encompassing approximately 4680 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU3 3DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penhill with total crimes: 7
  • Sundon Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Five Springs with total crimes: 5

HIGH BEECH ROAD, LU3 3DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.33214.29%
Vehicle crime74.7075.00%
Public order41.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.05-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 offences158.3315.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.2012.50%
Public order51.920.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.62-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences83.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour81.7114.29%
Public order21.71-60.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.19171.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.060.00%
Public order51.50400.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.20133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.5040.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Burglary10.64-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.980.00%
Burglary51.920.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 202414
June 202415
May 202413
April 202420
March 20248
February 20248
January 202419
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penhill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sundon Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Five Springs
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Honiton Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bagwicks Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Strawberry Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bramhanger Acre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Beech Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hillary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Henge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plantation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Little Berries
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Harding Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1