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

Overview of Crime in LU3 1NQ

GRAHAM GARDENS, LU3 1NQ, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1NQ 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 1NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1NQ, encompassing approximately 4547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 1NQ 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 1NQ 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 offences73.96250.00%
Other crime51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.30250.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-66.67%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 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 offences94.62200.00%
Vehicle crime61.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.6650.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-60.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.76-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime32.200.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-40.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8666.67%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour42.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-57.14%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71.980.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 1NQ 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. Lucerne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1