WADHURST AVENUE, LU3 1UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 1UQ

WADHURST AVENUE, LU3 1UQ, Luton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This LU3 1UQ 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 1UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 1UQ, encompassing approximately 4248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU3 1UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • St Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 2

WADHURST AVENUE, LU3 1UQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77200.00%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.06250.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94166.67%
Vehicle crime71.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-50.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.7150.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 crime31.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-60.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 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 offences73.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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 offences73.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime31.880.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-80.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 offences53.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 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 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 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