LIVERPOOL ROAD, LU1 1RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1RS

LIVERPOOL ROAD, LU1 1RS, Luton has recorded a total of 347 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.66 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1RS, encompassing approximately 6017 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-25.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (-30.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)

LU1 1RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24

LIVERPOOL ROAD, LU1 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8057.66-25.23%
Shoplifting6513.29-30.85%
Anti-social behaviour5310.8029.27%
Public order308.81-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson274.9992.86%
Vehicle crime254.4992.31%
Other theft204.15-4.76%
Drugs173.32-32.00%
Burglary82.83-11.11%
Robbery71.330.00%
Theft from the person71.1616.67%
Possession of weapons41.16-33.33%
Other crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10762.818.08%
Shoplifting9417.7856.67%
Anti-social behaviour4115.6236.67%
Public order316.81-18.42%
Drugs255.1592.31%
Other theft214.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.49-30.00%
Vehicle crime132.33-7.14%
Burglary92.16-10.00%
Robbery71.500.00%
Theft from the person61.16-14.29%
Possession of weapons61.000.00%
Other crime31.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9955.3435.62%
Shoplifting6016.450.00%
Public order389.9711.76%
Anti-social behaviour306.31-40.00%
Other theft214.99-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson203.49122.22%
Vehicle crime143.32-44.00%
Drugs132.33-23.53%
Burglary102.16-9.09%
Robbery71.66-12.50%
Theft from the person71.16-46.15%
Possession of weapons61.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Other crime40.66-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7357.16-33.64%
Shoplifting6012.1327.66%
Anti-social behaviour509.970.00%
Public order348.31-5.56%
Other theft275.65-6.90%
Vehicle crime254.4913.64%
Drugs174.15-34.62%
Theft from the person132.8362.50%
Burglary112.16-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.83-59.09%
Robbery81.5033.33%
Possession of weapons71.330.00%
Other crime61.16-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11064.640.92%
Anti-social behaviour5018.2851.52%
Shoplifting478.3130.56%
Public order367.815.88%
Other theft295.9845.00%
Drugs264.8223.81%
Criminal damage and arson224.3237.50%
Vehicle crime223.6683.33%
Burglary123.6650.00%
Other crime101.99150.00%
Theft from the person81.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons71.3340.00%
Robbery61.16100.00%
Bicycle theft41.00-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10952.6822.47%
Shoplifting3618.1128.57%
Public order345.9878.95%
Anti-social behaviour335.65-40.00%
Drugs215.48-4.55%
Other theft203.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.32-30.43%
Vehicle crime122.6650.00%
Theft from the person101.990.00%
Burglary81.6614.29%
Bicycle theft61.33200.00%
Possession of weapons51.00-37.50%
Other crime40.83-33.33%
Robbery30.66-72.73%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8952.0114.10%
Anti-social behaviour5514.79-12.70%
Shoplifting289.14-31.71%
Other theft254.658.70%
Criminal damage and arson234.1564.29%
Drugs223.824.76%
Public order193.66-40.62%
Robbery113.16175.00%
Theft from the person101.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons81.33100.00%
Burglary71.33133.33%
Other crime61.1620.00%
Bicycle theft21.00-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7852.68-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour6312.9640.00%
Shoplifting4110.4741.38%
Public order326.81-11.11%
Other theft235.32-41.03%
Drugs213.8290.91%
Criminal damage and arson143.497.69%
Vehicle crime122.33-7.69%
Theft from the person121.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.9966.67%
Other crime50.8366.67%
Possession of weapons40.83100.00%
Robbery40.66100.00%
Burglary30.66-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10854.6713.68%
Anti-social behaviour4517.9532.35%
Other theft397.4830.00%
Public order366.489.09%
Shoplifting295.98-6.45%
Theft from the person164.8223.08%
Vehicle crime132.66-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson132.16-38.10%
Drugs112.16-31.25%
Burglary91.8312.50%
Bicycle theft31.50-25.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Robbery20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9551.8514.46%
Anti-social behaviour3415.7913.33%
Public order335.6522.22%
Shoplifting315.4855.00%
Other theft305.1530.43%
Criminal damage and arson214.995.00%
Vehicle crime163.49128.57%
Drugs162.66-15.79%
Theft from the person132.6644.44%
Burglary82.1614.29%
Robbery61.33100.00%
Bicycle theft41.00100.00%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8342.38-11.70%
Anti-social behaviour3013.79-43.40%
Public order274.998.00%
Other theft234.49-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson203.8211.11%
Shoplifting203.32-31.03%
Drugs193.3246.15%
Theft from the person93.16-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.50-58.82%
Burglary71.160.00%
Possession of weapons41.160.00%
Robbery30.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9451.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour5315.620.00%
Shoplifting298.810.00%
Other theft284.820.00%
Public order254.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.150.00%
Vehicle crime172.990.00%
Drugs132.830.00%
Theft from the person112.160.00%
Burglary71.830.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Other crime40.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202441
July 202430
June 202450
May 202450
April 202433
March 202455
February 202463
January 202445
December 202334
November 202330
October 202353

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 2024107
July 202499
June 202473
May 2024110
April 2024109
March 202489
February 202478
January 2024108
December 202395
November 202383
October 202394

A total of 375 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 202438
June 202434
May 202436
April 202434
March 202419
February 202432
January 202436
December 202333
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 540 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202494
July 202460
June 202460
May 202447
April 202436
March 202428
February 202441
January 202429
December 202331
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 202414
June 202425
May 202422
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 221 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202413
June 202417
May 202426
April 202421
March 202422
February 202421
January 202411
December 202316
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202421
June 202427
May 202429
April 202420
March 202425
February 202423
January 202439
December 202330
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 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 202410
February 202412
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 202420
June 20249
May 202422
April 202416
March 202423
February 202414
January 202413
December 202321
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
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 1RS 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
    Total46
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    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. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bute Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1