WINCHESTER GARDENS, LU3 3UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3UD

WINCHESTER GARDENS, LU3 3UD, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3UD 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 3UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3UD, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 3UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wexham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Morris Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petersfield Gardens with total crimes: 2

WINCHESTER GARDENS, LU3 3UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0820.00%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77200.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9780.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.45-16.67%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7720.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences32.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wexham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Morris Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petersfield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchester Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Olympic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Underwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Luxembourg Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brussels Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1