LU3 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 4AB

LU3 4AB, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This LU3 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 4AB, encompassing approximately 3462 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 4AB area, explore the LU3 4AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU3 4AB area, visit the LU3 4AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Enterprise Way with total crimes: 2
  • Oregon Way with total crimes: 2

LU3 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour43.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-57.14%
Public order30.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 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 offences73.47-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2033.33%
Other theft22.310.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.58-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.8060.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.31-45.45%
Public order41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3883.33%
Vehicle crime53.18150.00%
Shoplifting51.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 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 offences66.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-20.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02400.00%
Shoplifting51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.6475.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-28.57%
Shoplifting41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-88.89%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.95125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.6040.00%
Public order42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Enterprise Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Oregon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Balmore Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lucas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1