LU1 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 4LX

LU1 4LX, Luton has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This LU1 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 4LX, encompassing approximately 658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU1 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ludlow Avenue with total crimes: 1

LU1 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.55-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.1425.00%
Drugs17.590.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.07-60.00%
Other theft26.070.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Theft from the person23.040.00%
Other crime13.040.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1024.29400.00%
Burglary315.180.00%
Vehicle crime24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.84250.00%
Theft from the person410.630.00%
Other theft36.070.00%
Public order34.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.040.00%
Vehicle crime13.04-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft17.590.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.07-50.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.52-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.7725.00%
Burglary47.59100.00%
Vehicle crime26.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04-50.00%
Drugs13.040.00%
Public order11.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime528.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.070.00%
Public order26.070.00%
Other theft23.040.00%
Burglary23.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Ludlow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1