RIDDY LANE, LU3 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2AD

RIDDY LANE, LU3 2AD, Luton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.08 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2AD, encompassing approximately 1624 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 2AD area, explore the LU3 2AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU3 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rackham Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Sherborne Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1

RIDDY LANE, LU3 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.54-40.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 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 offences56.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08200.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-50.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.39-37.50%
Public order33.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.69300.00%
Public order44.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-50.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences811.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.92100.00%
Public order32.4650.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3925.00%
Other crime23.080.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.5433.33%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-80.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.850.00%
Vehicle crime33.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-87.50%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.08166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.9266.67%
Public order33.080.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.000.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rackham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sherborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1