ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LU3 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1HJ

ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LU3 1HJ, Luton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1HJ, encompassing approximately 8544 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 1HJ area, explore the LU3 1HJ 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 1HJ 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
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3

ALEXANDRA AVENUE, LU3 1HJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.45-40.00%
Other theft51.4066.67%
Robbery30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.35-57.14%
Public order30.35-25.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.34133.33%
Public order40.82100.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.1517.65%
Vehicle crime92.3480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Other theft30.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Drugs20.23100.00%
Public order20.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In June 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 offences174.1088.89%
Vehicle crime51.99-16.67%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.23-50.00%
Other theft20.23100.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-25.00%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.21-6.25%
Drugs51.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-62.50%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.50-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour81.8760.00%
Public order60.940.00%
Vehicle crime60.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.8618.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.22150.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3550.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.7560.00%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.23-50.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other theft20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.69-33.33%
Other theft41.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 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 offences153.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Public order40.59-20.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.3342.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-28.57%
Public order50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.640.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202420
June 202417
May 20249
April 202415
March 202416
February 202419
January 202416
December 202310
November 202315
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1HJ 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. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Norman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Biscot Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dane Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1