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

Overview of Crime in LU3 2AJ

RIDDY LANE, LU3 2AJ, Luton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2AJ, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU3 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nunnery Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Reeves Avenue with total crimes: 1

RIDDY LANE, LU3 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-77.78%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20100.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-16.67%
Public order31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11-14.29%
Shoplifting42.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 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 offences75.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4950.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.620.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.550.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour22.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nunnery Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lucerne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rackham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1