GRAHAM GARDENS, LU3 1NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1NF

GRAHAM GARDENS, LU3 1NF, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1NF 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 1NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1NF, encompassing approximately 4824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 1NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 2

GRAHAM GARDENS, LU3 1NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73100.00%
Other crime51.24150.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.56200.00%
Vehicle crime71.87250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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 crime42.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.52-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.69-16.67%
Other crime31.040.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 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 offences62.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In October 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 offences52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1