STRATHMORE AVENUE, LU1 3NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3NU

STRATHMORE AVENUE, LU1 3NU, Luton has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.51 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3NU, encompassing approximately 4853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 3NU area, explore the LU1 3NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU1 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • B653 with total crimes: 17
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 6

STRATHMORE AVENUE, LU1 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.5147.37%
Shoplifting165.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3050.00%
Public order71.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4475.00%
Other theft51.44150.00%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.805.56%
Shoplifting163.91-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour63.30-40.00%
Burglary61.2420.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.39-18.18%
Shoplifting173.7113.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.06-14.29%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Other theft20.82-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.1057.14%
Shoplifting154.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.099.09%
Other theft92.47125.00%
Vehicle crime71.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4420.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.6312.50%
Violence and sexual offences143.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour112.8810.00%
Vehicle crime72.27-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Other theft41.0333.33%
Public order40.8233.33%
Robbery30.820.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.83-28.00%
Shoplifting163.71-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.30100.00%
Vehicle crime82.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Theft from the person10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.2213.64%
Shoplifting175.1513.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.50-58.33%
Burglary51.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0115.79%
Shoplifting154.537.14%
Anti-social behaviour123.09-7.69%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-71.43%
Public order30.8250.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.66-5.00%
Shoplifting143.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime142.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.88-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson62.6820.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Burglary20.41-66.67%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.34-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour194.1258.33%
Shoplifting163.910.00%
Vehicle crime83.3060.00%
Public order71.65133.33%
Burglary61.44500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24150.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.83-25.00%
Shoplifting164.3323.08%
Anti-social behaviour123.300.00%
Vehicle crime52.47-58.33%
Other theft41.03-42.86%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-75.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.600.00%
Shoplifting135.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.680.00%
Vehicle crime122.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.470.00%
Other theft71.650.00%
Burglary61.440.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202418
June 202422
May 202414
April 202418
March 202425
February 202422
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 3NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B653
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsland Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Seymour Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bailey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 9. May Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Ann'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Strathmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Chequer Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strathmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Chase Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Queens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Vicarage Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1