SACOMBE GREEN, LU3 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 4EW

SACOMBE GREEN, LU3 4EW, Luton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This LU3 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 4EW, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milburn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Quantock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Enterprise Way with total crimes: 2

SACOMBE GREEN, LU3 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8240.00%
Public order32.410.00%
Shoplifting21.03-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting86.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.72300.00%
Public order31.38200.00%

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 offences97.9180.00%
Shoplifting43.1033.33%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-16.67%
Shoplifting31.72-40.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.410.00%
Shoplifting52.0625.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-50.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 behaviour88.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7550.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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
Burglary45.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.440.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Milburn Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Quantock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Enterprise Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Elvington Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Statham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Markham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Freeman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1