LU3 3FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3FP

LU3 3FP, Luton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3FP 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 3FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3FP, encompassing approximately 5050 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (170.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 3FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waleys Close with total crimes: 8
  • Fitzwarin Close with total crimes: 8
  • Benson Close with total crimes: 4

LU3 3FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.91170.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.35-50.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.98-60.00%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.6831.58%
Anti-social behaviour154.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.970.00%
Public order41.58-20.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7035.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.76-20.00%
Public order52.3825.00%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.88114.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.77400.00%
Vehicle crime51.98400.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9640.00%
Shoplifting31.3950.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.70-15.79%
Public order63.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.79300.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In February 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 offences196.73-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.76-30.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5117.65%
Anti-social behaviour103.96400.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.94-5.56%
Vehicle crime33.3750.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-60.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.560.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202415
June 202412
May 202415
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 202425
June 202419
May 202414
April 202420
March 202416
February 202419
January 202420
December 202317
November 202318

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waleys Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Fitzwarin Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Benson Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Vadis Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Morris Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Axe Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Burnt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Moakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bagwicks Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Purway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Strawberry Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bramhanger Acre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Henge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Berries
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Harding Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Little Wood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1