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

Overview of Crime in LU3 2NT

GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NT, Luton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This LU3 2NT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU3 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU3 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 2NT, encompassing approximately 6233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU3 2NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Liddel Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tintagel Close with total crimes: 3

GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-12.50%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.94-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.2246.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.53-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.1266.67%
Public order30.8050.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.947.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.4150.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-50.00%
Other theft30.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Public order20.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Public order60.96100.00%
Vehicle crime60.96100.00%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.74-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-16.67%
Public order30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.48200.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.0691.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96400.00%
Other theft40.80300.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In January 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 offences123.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.8527.27%
Burglary32.25200.00%
Public order30.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.85-8.33%
Vehicle crime51.76150.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-88.89%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44300.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202421
February 202423
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Liddel Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Tintagel Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bristol Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Varna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Letchworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Viscount Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Coniston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Joseph'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Blundell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bunyans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brackendale Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1