HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, LU3 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 4AN

HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, LU3 4AN, Luton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population. This LU3 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 4AN, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 4AN area, explore the LU3 4AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU3 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Oregon Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lucas Gardens with total crimes: 1

HUCKLEBERRY CLOSE, LU3 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour43.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.50400.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3033.33%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In May 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 offences64.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-12.50%
Shoplifting72.1075.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2133.33%
Shoplifting42.4033.33%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.810.00%
Shoplifting31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.71-16.67%
Public order41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4020.00%
Public order31.800.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oregon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lucas Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ames Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Allendale
    Total1
    Burglary1