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

Overview of Crime in LU3 1QE

ST AUGUSTINE AVENUE, LU3 1QE, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.32 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1QE, encompassing approximately 7540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU3 1QE 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 Ives Close with total crimes: 3

ST AUGUSTINE AVENUE, LU3 1QE 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 offences63.32-14.29%
Other crime50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-60.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.9855.56%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In June 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 offences92.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.66-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-66.67%

In April 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 offences92.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%

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 offences82.79-20.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.270.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 offences102.9225.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.12-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1QE 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 Ives Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St Monicas Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Catherines Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cullen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1