DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1BB

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1BB, Luton has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.25 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1BB, encompassing approximately 8357 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 1BB area, explore the LU1 1BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-28.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (-34.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)

LU1 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 45
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7339.25-28.43%
Shoplifting598.73-34.44%
Anti-social behaviour447.0612.82%
Public order305.26-9.09%
Vehicle crime303.5987.50%
Criminal damage and arson273.59125.00%
Other theft203.23-16.67%
Drugs172.39-34.62%
Burglary82.03-27.27%
Theft from the person60.960.00%
Robbery60.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.72-42.86%
Other crime30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10245.470.99%
Shoplifting9012.2055.17%
Anti-social behaviour3910.7756.00%
Public order334.673.12%
Drugs263.95116.67%
Other theft243.1120.00%
Vehicle crime162.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.91-36.84%
Burglary111.4457.14%
Robbery81.3233.33%
Possession of weapons70.9616.67%
Theft from the person60.84-14.29%
Other crime40.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10137.6934.67%
Shoplifting5812.090.00%
Public order326.94-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour253.83-48.98%
Other theft202.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson192.3990.00%
Vehicle crime162.27-33.33%
Drugs121.91-40.00%
Burglary71.44-12.50%
Theft from the person70.84-36.36%
Possession of weapons60.84-14.29%
Robbery60.720.00%
Other crime40.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7539.85-31.19%
Shoplifting588.9731.82%
Anti-social behaviour496.94-3.92%
Public order335.86-5.71%
Vehicle crime243.9520.00%
Other theft242.87-14.29%
Drugs202.87-28.57%
Theft from the person112.3937.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.32-50.00%
Burglary81.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons70.960.00%
Robbery60.84-25.00%
Other crime50.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10945.719.00%
Anti-social behaviour5113.0464.52%
Shoplifting446.1025.71%
Public order355.269.38%
Drugs284.1921.74%
Other theft283.3547.37%
Vehicle crime203.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson202.3942.86%
Burglary102.3942.86%
Other crime101.20150.00%
Theft from the person81.20-20.00%
Robbery80.96300.00%
Possession of weapons70.9675.00%
Bicycle theft40.84-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10035.906.38%
Shoplifting3511.9734.62%
Public order324.1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.83-36.73%
Drugs233.710.00%
Other theft192.75-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson142.27-41.67%
Vehicle crime141.68100.00%
Theft from the person101.680.00%
Burglary71.2075.00%
Bicycle theft50.8425.00%
Other crime40.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.48-33.33%
Robbery20.48-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9436.7328.77%
Anti-social behaviour4911.25-10.91%
Shoplifting265.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson243.1141.18%
Other theft242.8714.29%
Drugs232.870.00%
Public order202.75-35.48%
Robbery102.39150.00%
Theft from the person101.2011.11%
Vehicle crime71.20-36.36%
Possession of weapons60.8420.00%
Other crime60.7220.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Burglary40.48-20.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7336.14-20.65%
Anti-social behaviour558.7322.22%
Shoplifting396.5856.00%
Public order314.67-6.06%
Drugs233.7191.67%
Other theft212.75-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson172.5170.00%
Vehicle crime112.0310.00%
Theft from the person91.32-43.75%
Burglary51.08-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.60150.00%
Other crime50.6066.67%
Bicycle theft40.60100.00%
Robbery40.48300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9235.183.37%
Anti-social behaviour4511.0145.16%
Other theft365.3828.57%
Public order334.3126.92%
Shoplifting253.95-13.79%
Theft from the person162.9923.08%
Drugs121.91-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson101.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime101.200.00%
Burglary71.20-12.50%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8933.7420.27%
Anti-social behaviour3110.653.33%
Shoplifting293.7161.11%
Other theft283.4740.00%
Public order263.3518.18%
Drugs193.1111.76%
Criminal damage and arson162.27-15.79%
Theft from the person131.9144.44%
Vehicle crime101.5611.11%
Burglary81.20-11.11%
Bicycle theft40.96100.00%
Possession of weapons40.480.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7428.60-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour308.85-37.50%
Public order223.590.00%
Other theft202.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.3926.67%
Shoplifting182.27-28.00%
Drugs172.1554.55%
Burglary92.0312.50%
Vehicle crime91.08-30.77%
Theft from the person91.08-10.00%
Robbery41.0833.33%
Possession of weapons40.480.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9033.502.27%
Anti-social behaviour4810.7741.18%
Other theft255.74108.33%
Shoplifting252.9966.67%
Public order222.99-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson152.630.00%
Vehicle crime131.79-35.00%
Drugs111.56-52.17%
Theft from the person101.32100.00%
Burglary81.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.960.00%
Other crime40.4833.33%
Robbery30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8833.860.00%
Public order3510.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.190.00%
Drugs234.070.00%
Burglary202.750.00%
Vehicle crime202.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.390.00%
Shoplifting151.790.00%
Other theft121.790.00%
Robbery61.440.00%
Theft from the person50.720.00%
Possession of weapons40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Other crime30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202432
June 202433
May 202435
April 202432
March 202420
February 202431
January 202433
December 202326
November 202322
October 202322
September 202335

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202416
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 1160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024102
July 2024101
June 202475
May 2024109
April 2024100
March 202494
February 202473
January 202492
December 202389
November 202374
October 202390
September 202388

A total of 531 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202425
June 202449
May 202451
April 202431
March 202449
February 202455
January 202445
December 202331
November 202330
October 202348
September 202334

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202412
June 202420
May 202428
April 202423
March 202423
February 202423
January 202412
December 202319
November 202317
October 202311
September 202323

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202420
June 202424
May 202428
April 202419
March 202424
February 202421
January 202436
December 202328
November 202320
October 202325
September 202312

A total of 120 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
July 202419
June 202410
May 202420
April 202414
March 202424
February 202417
January 202410
December 202316
November 202319
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202490
July 202458
June 202458
May 202444
April 202435
March 202426
February 202439
January 202425
December 202329
November 202318
October 202325
September 202315

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total49
    Shoplifting39
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total45
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total11
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 23. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Inkerman Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cardiff Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1