CRAWLEY ROAD, LU1 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1HZ

CRAWLEY ROAD, LU1 1HZ, Luton has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.49 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1HZ, encompassing approximately 4427 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-46.30% decrease)

LU1 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 8

CRAWLEY ROAD, LU1 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4037.49-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour339.0332.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.45-46.30%
Vehicle crime166.55220.00%
Public order123.6120.00%
Other theft92.71-43.75%
Burglary62.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-58.33%
Drugs41.13-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.9050.00%
Robbery30.68-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5846.07141.67%
Violence and sexual offences5413.1017.39%
Anti-social behaviour2512.204.17%
Other theft165.6577.78%
Criminal damage and arson123.61100.00%
Public order102.71-9.09%
Drugs92.2650.00%
Robbery62.03100.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-64.29%
Burglary21.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4635.6864.29%
Anti-social behaviour2410.39-4.00%
Shoplifting245.420.00%
Vehicle crime145.42-12.50%
Public order113.16-38.89%
Other theft92.48-18.18%
Burglary82.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.81200.00%
Drugs61.36100.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Robbery30.68-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour256.32-21.88%
Shoplifting245.6526.32%
Public order185.4212.50%
Vehicle crime164.070.00%
Other theft113.6110.00%
Burglary72.48-12.50%
Robbery51.5866.67%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Drugs30.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-81.82%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4842.91-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour3210.8428.00%
Shoplifting197.23171.43%
Public order164.296.67%
Vehicle crime163.61220.00%
Drugs153.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.3957.14%
Other theft102.480.00%
Burglary82.26100.00%
Possession of weapons41.81300.00%
Other crime40.9033.33%
Theft from the person30.9050.00%
Robbery30.6850.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.3922.50%
Anti-social behaviour2511.07-3.85%
Public order155.6566.67%
Other theft103.39-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-36.36%
Shoplifting71.58-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.58-50.00%
Drugs51.13-61.54%
Bicycle theft41.13300.00%
Burglary40.90-50.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Robbery20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4034.78-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour269.03-31.58%
Drugs135.87160.00%
Other theft132.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.94120.00%
Vehicle crime102.480.00%
Public order92.26-35.71%
Burglary82.0333.33%
Shoplifting81.81-33.33%
Robbery61.810.00%
Possession of weapons41.360.00%
Theft from the person30.90200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4233.65-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour389.4958.33%
Public order148.5816.67%
Other theft133.16-45.83%
Shoplifting122.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime102.710.00%
Burglary62.260.00%
Drugs51.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1366.67%
Bicycle theft31.1350.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5837.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.1060.00%
Other theft245.4271.43%
Shoplifting155.4225.00%
Public order123.39-52.00%
Vehicle crime102.71-16.67%
Drugs92.26200.00%
Burglary62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.59-40.82%
Public order256.55177.78%
Anti-social behaviour155.650.00%
Other theft143.397.69%
Vehicle crime123.1633.33%
Shoplifting122.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.710.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Drugs30.90-50.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4928.9116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1511.07-55.88%
Other theft133.39-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson102.94150.00%
Vehicle crime92.26-43.75%
Public order92.03-43.75%
Drugs62.0320.00%
Shoplifting61.36-40.00%
Burglary41.36100.00%
Theft from the person30.9050.00%
Robbery20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.490.00%
Other theft177.680.00%
Vehicle crime163.840.00%
Public order163.610.00%
Shoplifting103.610.00%
Drugs52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 202424
June 202425
May 202432
April 202425
March 202426
February 202438
January 202424
December 202315
November 202315
October 202334

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 202416
April 20245
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416
April 202415
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 202325
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202454
July 202446
June 202428
May 202448
April 202449
March 202440
February 202442
January 202458
December 202329
November 202349
October 202342

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202458
July 202424
June 202424
May 202419
April 20247
March 20248
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 202415
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 202413
January 202424
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1HZ 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waldeck Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 14. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Avondale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Highbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Inkerman Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Alma Link
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Francis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Moor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cardigan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Malzeard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1