ST MARTINS AVENUE, LU2 7LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7LQ

ST MARTINS AVENUE, LU2 7LQ, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7LQ, encompassing approximately 4562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7LQ area, explore the LU2 7LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Magnolia Place with total crimes: 2

ST MARTINS AVENUE, LU2 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Public order30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.79125.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.19-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour40.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.07200.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.8833.33%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7010.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7066.67%
Vehicle crime42.19100.00%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 offences53.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Felstead Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Magnolia Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Preston Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Northview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Green Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Englefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1