SKELTON CLOSE, LU3 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 4HE

SKELTON CLOSE, LU3 4HE, Luton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This LU3 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 4HE, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milburn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Elvington Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Statham Close with total crimes: 1

SKELTON CLOSE, LU3 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1450.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

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
Burglary45.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Milburn Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Elvington Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Statham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Great Bramingham Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1