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

Overview of Crime in LU3 1EJ

ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EJ, Luton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1EJ 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 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1EJ, encompassing approximately 8801 residents.

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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 1EJ 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 1EJ 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 offences114.77-47.62%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Public order50.5766.67%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Robbery30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34200.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.54-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour102.3966.67%
Public order31.1450.00%
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 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.3613.04%
Vehicle crime102.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.140.00%
Other theft50.68150.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
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 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.7927.78%
Vehicle crime82.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting30.34200.00%
Public order20.34-66.67%
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 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-45.45%
Public order60.6850.00%
Vehicle crime60.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Burglary20.45100.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.11-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour111.5910.00%
Drugs51.250.00%
Vehicle crime50.57-28.57%
Public order40.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences175.79-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour101.93150.00%
Vehicle crime71.1475.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5733.33%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.2023.53%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.4313.33%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.570.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45200.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-28.57%
Other theft40.57100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-75.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.32-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-12.50%
Public order40.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.4533.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.1121.05%
Anti-social behaviour82.610.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft30.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 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 20244
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202426
June 202423
May 202418
April 202414
March 202417
February 202421
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1EJ 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. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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