KENT ROAD, LU1 1TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 1TJ

KENT ROAD, LU1 1TJ, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This LU1 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 1TJ, encompassing approximately 2986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 1TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Easingwold Gardens with total crimes: 2

KENT ROAD, LU1 1TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.70600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6912.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.01-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.03233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.69-28.57%
Public order21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-60.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0166.67%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.68-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6820.00%
Other theft42.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0125.00%
Shoplifting21.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.020.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 1TJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harefield Road
    Total11
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Easingwold Gardens
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Runley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1