LAUNTON CLOSE, LU3 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 4BF

LAUNTON CLOSE, LU3 4BF, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population. This LU3 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 4BF, encompassing approximately 2756 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 4BF area, explore the LU3 4BF Area information page.
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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 (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 4BF Crime Hotspots

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

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

LAUNTON CLOSE, LU3 4BF 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
Shoplifting44.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 behaviour43.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 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 offences63.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.080.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.89700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.90-28.57%
Public order31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8040.00%
Vehicle crime42.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 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 offences56.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-40.00%
Shoplifting31.09-40.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 offences77.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Shoplifting51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-40.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 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 offences55.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81300.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spurcroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Enterprise Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Catesby Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dalton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Balmore Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1