TURNPIKE DRIVE, LU3 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3RD

TURNPIKE DRIVE, LU3 3RD, Luton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3RD 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 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3RD, encompassing approximately 1905 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 3RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Spurcroft with total crimes: 2
  • Enterprise Way with total crimes: 2

TURNPIKE DRIVE, LU3 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.250.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences32.10-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.15-33.33%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

In January 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 offences36.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.350.00%
Drugs23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spurcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Enterprise Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Dray Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balmore Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lancaster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1