WHITEHILL AVENUE, LU1 3SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 3SR

WHITEHILL AVENUE, LU1 3SR, Luton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This LU1 3SR 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 3SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 3SR, encompassing approximately 4633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

LU1 3SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WHITEHILL AVENUE, LU1 3SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.59-41.18%
Vehicle crime62.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Drugs31.08-50.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.3030.77%
Violence and sexual offences153.67-16.67%
Drugs63.24500.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-16.67%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0128.57%
Anti-social behaviour133.89-48.00%
Vehicle crime62.81-25.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order30.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.8992.31%
Violence and sexual offences145.40-48.15%
Vehicle crime83.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.73-14.29%
Burglary51.30400.00%
Public order51.08150.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Drugs20.65-60.00%
Other theft10.43-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9192.86%
Anti-social behaviour135.8318.18%
Other theft122.81140.00%
Theft from the person82.590.00%
Vehicle crime71.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51133.33%
Drugs51.5166.67%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.02175.00%
Other theft52.370.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.777.69%
Public order53.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.86-62.50%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.58-23.53%
Vehicle crime82.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Public order51.30400.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7121.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.6750.00%
Vehicle crime71.94-12.50%
Drugs41.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.93-17.65%
Vehicle crime83.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-40.00%
Public order51.3066.67%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1441.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.6711.11%
Vehicle crime62.16-33.33%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86100.00%
Public order30.86-57.14%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.59-47.06%
Vehicle crime91.9480.00%
Public order71.9475.00%
Other theft21.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 202425
May 202413
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202418
June 202414
May 202427
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202317
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202412
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20248
December 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cherry Gate Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Whitehill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sutherland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Baker Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cowper Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ormsby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lawn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sackville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Deanes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parkland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1