WAULUDS BANK DRIVE, LU3 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3NF

WAULUDS BANK DRIVE, LU3 3NF, Luton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3NF, encompassing approximately 5777 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 3NF 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
  • Penhill with total crimes: 7

WAULUDS BANK DRIVE, LU3 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.69275.00%
Vehicle crime65.19200.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7112.50%
Violence and sexual offences81.56-55.56%
Public order51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-80.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.65-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.12900.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.73-38.46%
Public order51.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour133.468.33%
Public order72.25250.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-87.50%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.52-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.08300.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Possession of weapons40.87300.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.4650.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.65-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour63.12-45.45%
Public order51.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87400.00%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other crime20.52-50.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.44-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2937.50%
Other crime41.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2781.82%
Anti-social behaviour83.4633.33%
Other theft41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.40-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Robbery40.87100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6233.33%
Public order53.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-55.56%
Other theft40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences157.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.600.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
July 202418
June 202420
May 202414
April 202420
March 202418
February 202419
January 202420
December 202311
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 3NF 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. Penhill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Honiton Mews
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vadis Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Morris Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Copenhagen Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Burnt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Moakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bagwicks Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buckle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Purway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strawberry Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bramhanger Acre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rossfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hillary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Henge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plantation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little Berries
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Harding Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Little Wood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1