ST ETHELBERT AVENUE, LU3 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1QW

ST ETHELBERT AVENUE, LU3 1QW, Luton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1QW, encompassing approximately 6594 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 1QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galliard Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Bernard'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4

ST ETHELBERT AVENUE, LU3 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.09125.00%
Other crime51.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61300.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-66.67%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.49100.00%
Vehicle crime61.5250.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences52.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61100.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.73-36.36%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.7937.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.6733.33%
Burglary30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45200.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%

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 offences82.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.03-11.11%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30100.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.0350.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.73-25.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 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
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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Galliard Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. St Bernard'S Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lucerne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Culverhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Augustine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shervington Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1