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

Overview of Crime in LU1 1DX

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1DX, Luton has recorded a total of 342 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.47 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1DX 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 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1DX, encompassing approximately 7521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 1DX area, explore the LU1 1DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 1DX area, visit the LU1 1DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (-28.30% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)

LU1 1DX 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 1DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7645.47-28.30%
Shoplifting6410.10-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour468.519.52%
Public order306.12-9.09%
Vehicle crime303.9976.47%
Criminal damage and arson283.99133.33%
Drugs193.72-26.92%
Other theft192.53-20.83%
Burglary92.53-18.18%
Theft from the person71.2016.67%
Robbery60.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.80-42.86%
Other crime30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10652.124.95%
Shoplifting9414.0951.61%
Anti-social behaviour4212.5068.00%
Public order335.58-2.94%
Drugs264.39116.67%
Other theft243.4626.32%
Vehicle crime173.196.25%
Criminal damage and arson122.26-29.41%
Burglary111.6057.14%
Robbery81.4614.29%
Possession of weapons71.0616.67%
Theft from the person60.93-14.29%
Other crime40.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10142.5534.67%
Shoplifting6213.433.33%
Public order348.24-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour254.52-51.92%
Other theft193.32-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.5370.00%
Vehicle crime162.26-33.33%
Drugs122.13-40.00%
Burglary71.60-22.22%
Robbery70.9316.67%
Theft from the person70.93-46.15%
Possession of weapons60.93-14.29%
Other crime40.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7545.87-31.82%
Shoplifting609.9730.43%
Anti-social behaviour527.98-1.89%
Public order356.91-2.78%
Other theft254.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime243.3220.00%
Drugs203.19-28.57%
Theft from the person132.6662.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.73-52.38%
Burglary91.33-18.18%
Possession of weapons71.200.00%
Other crime60.93-45.45%
Robbery60.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.80-25.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11052.255.77%
Anti-social behaviour5314.6360.61%
Shoplifting467.0527.78%
Public order366.1212.50%
Other theft304.7950.00%
Drugs283.9921.74%
Criminal damage and arson213.7240.00%
Vehicle crime202.7953.85%
Other crime112.66175.00%
Burglary111.4637.50%
Theft from the person81.46-20.00%
Robbery81.06300.00%
Possession of weapons71.0675.00%
Bicycle theft40.93-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10441.088.33%
Shoplifting3613.8328.57%
Anti-social behaviour334.79-31.25%
Public order324.3960.00%
Drugs234.250.00%
Other theft203.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.66-34.78%
Vehicle crime131.9930.00%
Theft from the person101.7311.11%
Burglary81.3333.33%
Bicycle theft51.0625.00%
Other crime40.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.53-33.33%
Robbery20.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9641.7524.68%
Anti-social behaviour4812.76-18.64%
Shoplifting286.38-31.71%
Other theft253.7213.64%
Criminal damage and arson233.3235.29%
Drugs233.060.00%
Public order203.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime102.66-16.67%
Robbery101.33150.00%
Theft from the person91.330.00%
Burglary61.2020.00%
Possession of weapons60.8020.00%
Other crime60.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7742.01-18.09%
Anti-social behaviour5910.2431.11%
Shoplifting417.8436.67%
Public order325.45-8.57%
Drugs234.2591.67%
Other theft223.06-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson172.9354.55%
Vehicle crime122.2620.00%
Theft from the person91.60-43.75%
Other crime61.20100.00%
Burglary50.80-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.66150.00%
Bicycle theft40.6633.33%
Robbery40.53300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9440.681.08%
Anti-social behaviour4512.5050.00%
Other theft375.9823.33%
Public order354.9225.00%
Shoplifting304.65-3.23%
Theft from the person163.9914.29%
Drugs122.13-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson111.60-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.46-9.09%
Burglary71.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.93-25.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9338.9622.37%
Shoplifting3112.3755.00%
Other theft304.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.990.00%
Public order283.9912.00%
Drugs193.725.56%
Criminal damage and arson172.53-5.56%
Theft from the person142.2655.56%
Vehicle crime111.8637.50%
Burglary71.46-12.50%
Bicycle theft40.93100.00%
Possession of weapons40.530.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7632.31-16.48%
Anti-social behaviour3010.10-37.50%
Public order253.998.70%
Other theft203.32-20.00%
Shoplifting202.66-31.03%
Drugs182.6663.64%
Criminal damage and arson182.3912.50%
Theft from the person92.39-18.18%
Burglary81.2014.29%
Vehicle crime81.06-42.86%
Robbery41.06-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9138.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.100.00%
Shoplifting296.380.00%
Other theft253.860.00%
Public order233.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.060.00%
Vehicle crime142.130.00%
Drugs111.860.00%
Theft from the person111.460.00%
Burglary71.460.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Other crime40.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
July 202425
June 202452
May 202453
April 202433
March 202448
February 202459
January 202445
December 202330
November 202330
October 202348

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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

A total of 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202434
June 202435
May 202436
April 202432
March 202420
February 202432
January 202435
December 202328
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202417
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420
April 202413
March 202410
February 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 1099 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 2024106
July 2024101
June 202475
May 2024110
April 2024104
March 202496
February 202477
January 202494
December 202393
November 202376
October 202391

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202412
June 202420
May 202428
April 202423
March 202423
February 202423
January 202412
December 202319
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 296 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202419
June 202425
May 202430
April 202420
March 202425
February 202422
January 202437
December 202330
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 202416
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
July 202417
June 202410
May 202421
April 202415
March 202423
February 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 541 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202494
July 202462
June 202460
May 202446
April 202436
March 202428
February 202441
January 202430
December 202331
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1DX 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 25. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Bute Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1