ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1EH

ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EH, Luton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 1EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1EH, encompassing approximately 8822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 1EH area, explore the LU3 1EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LU3 1EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Milliners Way with total crimes: 4

ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.76-47.62%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Public order50.5766.67%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-55.56%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.3880.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-70.00%
Other theft20.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.3522.73%
Vehicle crime103.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Other theft50.57150.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.5529.41%
Vehicle crime82.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.34200.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other theft20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.8721.43%
Vehicle crime61.9320.00%
Public order50.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.65-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.59-27.27%
Drugs50.910.00%
Vehicle crime50.57-28.57%
Public order40.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.89-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour111.81120.00%
Vehicle crime71.25133.33%
Public order50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57100.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Other theft20.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.8531.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.4233.33%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.57-16.67%
Other theft40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4550.00%
Public order30.3450.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.360.00%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Public order20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.65-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-25.00%
Public order40.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Other theft30.34200.00%
Burglary30.3450.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.380.00%
Public order50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202427
June 202422
May 202417
April 202414
March 202416
February 202421
January 202416
December 202312
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Milliners Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Norman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Ives Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Biscot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Dane Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Althorp Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Leagrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1