ST AUGUSTINE AVENUE, LU3 1QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1QD

ST AUGUSTINE AVENUE, LU3 1QD, Luton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1QD 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 1QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1QD, encompassing approximately 7952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 1QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James' Road with total crimes: 5
  • Galliard Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5

ST AUGUSTINE AVENUE, LU3 1QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0314.29%
Other theft51.01400.00%
Other crime50.630.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.39-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.25100.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.0250.00%
Vehicle crime71.8940.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-60.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.2725.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.63150.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.77-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-42.86%
Public order40.50300.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.51600.00%
Vehicle crime40.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.6437.50%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38200.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.52-20.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.250.00%
Other theft20.25-50.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.0225.00%
Other crime41.260.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences82.64-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50200.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James' Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Galliard Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Ives Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. St Monicas Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Catherines Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1