ST CATHERINES AVENUE, LU3 1QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1QG

ST CATHERINES AVENUE, LU3 1QG, Luton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1QG 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 1QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1QG, encompassing approximately 8103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 1QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James' Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Galliard Close with total crimes: 5

ST CATHERINES AVENUE, LU3 1QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences125.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4816.67%
Other theft60.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Public order40.62300.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3750.00%
Other theft30.3750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.220.00%
Vehicle crime50.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.6987.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.8533.33%
Vehicle crime70.99133.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.83-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-14.29%
Other theft60.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37200.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.110.00%
Vehicle crime50.8666.67%
Public order40.6233.33%
Other theft40.49300.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.06-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour72.22600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8633.33%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.32130.00%
Vehicle crime32.840.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37200.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-66.67%
Other theft10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.84-23.08%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Public order10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.3318.18%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-40.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.83-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.36-37.50%
Public order40.62300.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.12-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.970.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202418
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 202418
February 202423
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James' Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Galliard Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Solway Road South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Ives Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kennington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Monicas Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Liddel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trent Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Catherines Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ascot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lucerne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1