SOUTHAMPTON GARDENS, LU3 3UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU3 3UA

SOUTHAMPTON GARDENS, LU3 3UA, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This LU3 3UA 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 3UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU3 3UA, encompassing approximately 3794 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU3 3UA area, explore the LU3 3UA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU3 3UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wexham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Copenhagen Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petersfield Gardens with total crimes: 2

SOUTHAMPTON GARDENS, LU3 3UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-40.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 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 offences75.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-66.67%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Possession of weapons41.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-33.33%
Burglary41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95-45.45%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-40.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU3 3UA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wexham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Copenhagen Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petersfield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchester Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Olympic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rossfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Luxembourg Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brussels Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ranock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1