DENHAM CLOSE, LU3 3TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3TS

DENHAM CLOSE, LU3 3TS, Luton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3TS 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 3TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3TS, encompassing approximately 4823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LU3 3TS 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
  • Vadis Close with total crimes: 4

DENHAM CLOSE, LU3 3TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.91171.43%
Vehicle crime53.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-50.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.2214.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.66-58.82%
Public order41.4533.33%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.660.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2970.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.52-36.36%
Public order41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime20.83-75.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.5722.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.28-52.38%
Vehicle crime82.07700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6675.00%
Possession of weapons41.45300.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5431.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-33.33%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.82-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson63.32200.00%
Public order61.24500.00%
Vehicle crime61.24500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.055.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.94-16.67%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 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 offences188.2938.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.73100.00%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.22-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.70200.00%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-40.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences156.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 202417
June 202417
May 202410
April 202421
March 202416
February 202419
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 3TS 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. Vadis Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wexham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Morris Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Copenhagen Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Moakes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Petersfield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winchester Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Olympic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Underwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Buckle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Purway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Strawberry Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bramhanger Acre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rossfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Luxembourg Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Brussels Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1