LUTON ROAD, LU1 4AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4AD

LUTON ROAD, LU1 4AD, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4AD 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 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4AD, encompassing approximately 784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 4AD area, explore the LU1 4AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 4AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Rushmore Close with total crimes: 2

LUTON ROAD, LU1 4AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.820.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.55-50.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.100.00%
Burglary12.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.550.00%
Burglary12.550.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime12.55-66.67%
Burglary11.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Shoplifting11.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.670.00%
Shoplifting45.10100.00%
Vehicle crime35.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.92100.00%
Shoplifting22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.370.00%
Shoplifting22.55100.00%
Public order12.550.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.820.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.100.00%
Robbery12.550.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.920.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.550.00%
Shoplifting12.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Public order22.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 4AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rushmore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1