GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 2NP

GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NP, Luton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2NP, encompassing approximately 4710 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)

LU3 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Garden Court with total crimes: 4
  • Varna Close with total crimes: 3

GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3770.00%
Vehicle crime33.61-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-78.57%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.43366.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-57.14%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 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 offences127.01-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour72.5575.00%
Vehicle crime61.4950.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.09-23.53%
Vehicle crime42.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.430.00%
Vehicle crime53.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0633.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7954.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9457.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.34200.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 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 offences74.25-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.55100.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.527.69%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-40.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 202417
March 202417
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quilter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Garden Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Varna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Patricia Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Marsh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Avenue Grimaldi
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Limbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coniston Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Blundell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leafield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Viscount Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Joseph'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stanmore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Memorial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1