WILLENHALL CLOSE, LU3 3XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3XX

WILLENHALL CLOSE, LU3 3XX, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3XX 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 3XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3XX, encompassing approximately 3590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LU3 3XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Crest with total crimes: 3
  • Oregon Way with total crimes: 2

WILLENHALL CLOSE, LU3 3XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-42.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1875.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences64.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.670.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6233.33%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5780.00%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.51150.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.57200.00%
Public order52.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Burglary10.84-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Benson Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Oregon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ereswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lucas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1