NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU1 1SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1SE

NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU1 1SE, Luton has recorded a total of 353 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.00 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1SE 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 1SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1SE, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-30.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (38.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-28.42% decrease)

LU1 1SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24

NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU1 1SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74100.00-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour6820.9638.78%
Shoplifting6819.26-28.42%
Criminal damage and arson2719.2680.00%
Vehicle crime267.65136.36%
Public order267.37-13.33%
Other theft197.37-17.39%
Drugs145.38-41.67%
Burglary93.9728.57%
Theft from the person72.55-22.22%
Robbery51.98-44.44%
Possession of weapons51.42-16.67%
Other crime31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft20.85-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106110.204.95%
Shoplifting9530.0355.74%
Anti-social behaviour4926.91-7.55%
Public order3013.88-23.08%
Drugs248.50100.00%
Other theft236.8021.05%
Criminal damage and arson156.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime114.25-15.38%
Robbery93.1250.00%
Theft from the person92.5512.50%
Burglary72.55-22.22%
Possession of weapons61.9820.00%
Bicycle theft31.70-40.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101100.0023.17%
Shoplifting6128.611.67%
Anti-social behaviour5317.28-7.02%
Public order3915.0125.81%
Other theft1911.05-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson185.3863.64%
Vehicle crime135.10-45.83%
Drugs123.68-25.00%
Burglary93.40-18.18%
Theft from the person82.55-33.33%
Robbery62.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.700.00%
Possession of weapons51.42-28.57%
Other crime41.42-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82102.55-23.36%
Shoplifting6023.2330.43%
Anti-social behaviour5717.0016.33%
Other theft3116.1524.00%
Public order318.78-22.50%
Vehicle crime248.7826.32%
Drugs166.80-42.86%
Theft from the person124.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.40-42.11%
Burglary113.1237.50%
Robbery93.1280.00%
Possession of weapons72.55-12.50%
Other crime61.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.7025.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107106.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4930.3125.64%
Shoplifting4613.8824.32%
Public order4013.0311.11%
Drugs2811.33100.00%
Other theft257.9338.89%
Criminal damage and arson197.0890.00%
Vehicle crime195.3858.33%
Other crime105.38100.00%
Theft from the person92.83-10.00%
Possession of weapons82.55300.00%
Burglary82.2714.29%
Robbery52.270.00%
Bicycle theft41.42-63.64%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10788.6722.99%
Anti-social behaviour3930.31-29.09%
Shoplifting3711.0527.59%
Public order3610.4863.64%
Other theft1810.20-33.33%
Drugs145.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime123.970.00%
Bicycle theft113.40266.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.12-47.37%
Theft from the person102.83-16.67%
Burglary72.83-12.50%
Other crime51.980.00%
Robbery51.42-58.33%
Possession of weapons21.42-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8792.6311.54%
Anti-social behaviour5524.65-16.67%
Shoplifting2915.58-32.56%
Drugs288.2216.67%
Other theft277.933.85%
Public order227.65-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson196.2346.15%
Vehicle crime125.389.09%
Robbery123.401100.00%
Theft from the person123.409.09%
Burglary83.40100.00%
Possession of weapons82.27166.67%
Other crime52.270.00%
Bicycle theft31.42-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7890.93-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour6622.1043.48%
Shoplifting4318.7053.57%
Public order3212.18-13.51%
Other theft269.06-27.78%
Drugs247.3784.62%
Criminal damage and arson136.800.00%
Vehicle crime113.68-21.43%
Theft from the person113.12-31.25%
Other crime53.1266.67%
Burglary41.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.13100.00%
Possession of weapons31.1350.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10893.4824.14%
Anti-social behaviour4630.5924.32%
Public order3713.038.82%
Other theft3610.4824.14%
Shoplifting2810.20-9.68%
Theft from the person167.9323.08%
Vehicle crime144.53-30.00%
Drugs133.97-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson133.68-35.00%
Burglary103.6866.67%
Other crime32.8350.00%
Possession of weapons20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-60.00%
Robbery20.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8788.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour3724.6515.62%
Public order3410.4830.77%
Shoplifting319.6347.62%
Other theft298.780.00%
Vehicle crime208.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson205.67-4.76%
Drugs185.670.00%
Theft from the person135.1018.18%
Robbery63.6850.00%
Burglary61.700.00%
Bicycle theft51.70-28.57%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8778.75-11.22%
Anti-social behaviour3224.65-41.82%
Other theft299.067.41%
Public order268.22-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson217.375.00%
Shoplifting215.95-36.36%
Drugs185.955.88%
Theft from the person115.1022.22%
Vehicle crime103.12-54.55%
Bicycle theft72.83250.00%
Burglary61.980.00%
Possession of weapons51.700.00%
Robbery41.42-20.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9893.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour5527.760.00%
Shoplifting3315.580.00%
Public order299.350.00%
Other theft278.220.00%
Vehicle crime227.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.230.00%
Drugs175.670.00%
Theft from the person94.820.00%
Burglary62.550.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 2024106
July 2024101
June 202482
May 2024107
April 2024107
March 202487
February 202478
January 2024108
December 202387
November 202387
October 202398

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202449
July 202453
June 202457
May 202449
April 202439
March 202455
February 202466
January 202446
December 202337
November 202332
October 202355

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 202413
June 202424
May 202419
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 202414
December 202320
November 202310
October 202322

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
July 202418
June 202411
May 202419
April 202410
March 202419
February 202413
January 202413
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 226 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202412
June 202416
May 202428
April 202414
March 202428
February 202424
January 202413
December 202318
November 202318
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 382 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202439
June 202431
May 202440
April 202436
March 202422
February 202432
January 202437
December 202334
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 552 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202495
July 202461
June 202460
May 202446
April 202437
March 202429
February 202443
January 202428
December 202331
November 202321
October 202333

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 309 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202419
June 202431
May 202425
April 202418
March 202427
February 202426
January 202436
December 202329
November 202329
October 202327

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 202411
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1SE 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
    Total33
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 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
    Total22
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 26. Crawley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Bute Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1