MONTROSE AVENUE, LU3 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1HW

MONTROSE AVENUE, LU3 1HW, Luton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1HW, encompassing approximately 4875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU3 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4

MONTROSE AVENUE, LU3 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.330.00%
Other crime51.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences74.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.44150.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-85.71%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 offences84.51-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.6433.33%
Drugs30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.9037.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1014.29%
Public order31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.87-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5157.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3116.67%
Public order31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.440.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1