WYKEN CLOSE, LU3 3XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3XL

WYKEN CLOSE, LU3 3XL, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.47 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3XL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 3XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3XL, encompassing approximately 3638 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU3 3XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandalwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Homerton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gooseberry Hill with total crimes: 1

WYKEN CLOSE, LU3 3XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 crime42.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-50.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.30166.67%
Vehicle crime12.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-57.14%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6775.00%
Vehicle crime31.92-25.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.02300.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sandalwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Homerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Gooseberry Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Catsbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ashfield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ventnor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stoneleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1