CARDIGAN STREET, LU1 1RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1RP

CARDIGAN STREET, LU1 1RP, Luton has recorded a total of 357 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.92 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1RP 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 1RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1RP, encompassing approximately 6383 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-22.02% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-28.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU1 1RP 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

CARDIGAN STREET, LU1 1RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8555.92-22.02%
Shoplifting6813.31-28.42%
Anti-social behaviour5010.6525.00%
Public order307.83-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson304.70130.77%
Vehicle crime274.7068.75%
Other theft204.23-16.67%
Drugs183.13-25.00%
Burglary82.82-27.27%
Theft from the person71.250.00%
Robbery61.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.94-42.86%
Other crime30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10961.875.83%
Shoplifting9517.0750.79%
Anti-social behaviour4014.8833.33%
Public order346.27-10.53%
Drugs245.3371.43%
Other theft243.7626.32%
Vehicle crime163.766.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.51-35.00%
Burglary112.0457.14%
Robbery91.7228.57%
Theft from the person71.410.00%
Possession of weapons71.1016.67%
Other crime41.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10352.6327.16%
Shoplifting6316.135.00%
Public order389.8711.76%
Anti-social behaviour305.95-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson204.70122.22%
Other theft193.13-34.48%
Vehicle crime152.98-37.50%
Drugs142.35-17.65%
Burglary72.19-30.00%
Robbery71.10-12.50%
Theft from the person71.10-46.15%
Possession of weapons61.100.00%
Other crime40.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8155.61-33.06%
Shoplifting6012.6930.43%
Anti-social behaviour549.405.88%
Public order348.46-17.07%
Other theft295.330.00%
Vehicle crime244.544.35%
Drugs173.76-34.62%
Theft from the person132.6644.44%
Burglary102.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.57-57.14%
Robbery81.410.00%
Other crime61.25-45.45%
Possession of weapons60.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12164.079.01%
Anti-social behaviour5118.9550.00%
Shoplifting467.9921.05%
Public order417.2124.24%
Other theft296.4238.10%
Drugs264.5418.18%
Vehicle crime234.0753.33%
Criminal damage and arson213.6031.25%
Other crime113.29120.00%
Burglary111.7237.50%
Theft from the person91.72-10.00%
Possession of weapons81.4160.00%
Robbery81.25166.67%
Bicycle theft41.25-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11151.0719.35%
Shoplifting3817.3926.67%
Anti-social behaviour345.95-35.85%
Public order335.3357.14%
Drugs225.17-8.33%
Other theft213.45-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson163.29-27.27%
Vehicle crime152.51114.29%
Theft from the person102.35-9.09%
Burglary81.5733.33%
Other crime51.25-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.78150.00%
Possession of weapons50.78-37.50%
Robbery30.78-72.73%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9350.1310.71%
Anti-social behaviour5314.57-11.67%
Shoplifting308.30-31.82%
Other theft264.708.33%
Drugs244.074.35%
Criminal damage and arson223.7646.67%
Public order213.45-34.38%
Robbery113.29175.00%
Theft from the person111.72-8.33%
Possession of weapons81.72100.00%
Vehicle crime71.25-41.67%
Burglary61.1050.00%
Other crime60.9420.00%
Bicycle theft20.94-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8451.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour6013.1636.36%
Shoplifting449.4046.67%
Public order326.89-8.57%
Other theft245.01-36.84%
Drugs233.76109.09%
Criminal damage and arson153.6015.38%
Vehicle crime122.3520.00%
Theft from the person121.88-29.41%
Bicycle theft51.8866.67%
Other crime50.7825.00%
Burglary40.78-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.63100.00%
Robbery40.63100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11251.698.74%
Anti-social behaviour4417.5433.33%
Other theft386.8918.75%
Public order355.956.06%
Shoplifting305.48-3.23%
Theft from the person174.7021.43%
Criminal damage and arson132.66-35.00%
Drugs112.04-31.25%
Vehicle crime101.72-41.18%
Burglary91.5712.50%
Other crime41.41300.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Robbery20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10350.4417.05%
Public order3316.1322.22%
Anti-social behaviour335.176.45%
Other theft325.1739.13%
Shoplifting315.0147.62%
Criminal damage and arson204.860.00%
Vehicle crime173.13112.50%
Drugs162.66-20.00%
Theft from the person142.5140.00%
Burglary82.1914.29%
Robbery51.250.00%
Possession of weapons50.7825.00%
Bicycle theft40.78100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8841.82-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour3113.78-39.22%
Public order274.868.00%
Other theft234.23-17.86%
Shoplifting213.60-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson203.2911.11%
Drugs203.1366.67%
Theft from the person103.13-9.09%
Vehicle crime81.57-42.86%
Burglary71.250.00%
Robbery51.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9849.03-2.97%
Anti-social behaviour5115.3527.50%
Shoplifting347.9970.00%
Other theft285.3375.00%
Public order254.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson183.9212.50%
Vehicle crime142.82-12.50%
Drugs122.19-55.56%
Theft from the person111.88120.00%
Burglary71.72-63.16%
Robbery51.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.78-20.00%
Other crime40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft20.63-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10150.600.00%
Public order4515.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.050.00%
Drugs276.270.00%
Shoplifting204.230.00%
Burglary193.130.00%
Other theft162.980.00%
Vehicle crime162.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.510.00%
Bicycle theft52.510.00%
Theft from the person50.780.00%
Possession of weapons50.780.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Other crime30.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 571 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202440
July 202430
June 202454
May 202451
April 202434
March 202453
February 202460
January 202444
December 202333
November 202331
October 202351
September 202340

A total of 428 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
July 202438
June 202434
May 202441
April 202433
March 202421
February 202432
January 202435
December 202333
November 202327
October 202325
September 202345

A total of 580 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202495
July 202463
June 202460
May 202446
April 202438
March 202430
February 202444
January 202430
December 202331
November 202321
October 202334
September 202320

A total of 1289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024109
July 2024103
June 202481
May 2024121
April 2024111
March 202493
February 202484
January 2024112
December 2023103
November 202388
October 202398
September 2023101

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 202423
April 202415
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 202317
November 20238
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202414
June 202417
May 202426
April 202422
March 202424
February 202423
January 202411
December 202316
November 202320
October 202312
September 202327

A total of 329 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202419
June 202429
May 202429
April 202421
March 202426
February 202424
January 202438
December 202332
November 202323
October 202328
September 202316

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412
January 202417
December 202314
November 202310
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
July 202420
June 20249
May 202421
April 202416
March 202422
February 202415
January 202413
December 202320
November 202320
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 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 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 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 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1RP 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. Parking Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 27. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1