CHAPEL STREET, LU1 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5DA

CHAPEL STREET, LU1 5DA, Luton has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.05 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5DA, encompassing approximately 9863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5DA area, explore the LU1 5DA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 5DA area, visit the LU1 5DA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-33.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)

LU1 5DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

CHAPEL STREET, LU1 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6726.05-33.66%
Anti-social behaviour396.792.63%
Public order293.9526.09%
Criminal damage and arson242.94100.00%
Vehicle crime242.4326.32%
Drugs172.43-5.56%
Shoplifting131.72-56.67%
Burglary121.32-14.29%
Other theft101.22-28.57%
Robbery91.0180.00%
Theft from the person50.910.00%
Other crime40.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10129.5018.82%
Anti-social behaviour3810.2458.33%
Shoplifting303.8587.50%
Public order233.04-23.33%
Vehicle crime192.3335.71%
Drugs181.935.88%
Burglary141.8240.00%
Other theft141.4227.27%
Criminal damage and arson121.42-33.33%
Other crime61.2250.00%
Robbery50.6125.00%
Theft from the person50.51-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8525.14-4.49%
Public order308.6230.43%
Anti-social behaviour243.04-59.32%
Criminal damage and arson182.4350.00%
Drugs171.82-19.05%
Shoplifting161.72-5.88%
Vehicle crime141.62-36.36%
Other theft111.42-35.29%
Burglary101.1242.86%
Theft from the person91.010.00%
Possession of weapons50.910.00%
Robbery40.51-50.00%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8929.50-10.10%
Anti-social behaviour599.0255.26%
Public order235.980.00%
Vehicle crime222.330.00%
Drugs212.2323.53%
Other theft172.13-50.00%
Shoplifting171.7254.55%
Criminal damage and arson121.72-33.33%
Theft from the person91.22-43.75%
Robbery80.9114.29%
Burglary70.81-12.50%
Possession of weapons50.7166.67%
Other crime20.51-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9931.1243.48%
Anti-social behaviour3810.0411.76%
Other theft343.8570.00%
Public order233.45-14.81%
Vehicle crime222.3346.67%
Criminal damage and arson182.23-10.00%
Drugs171.8241.67%
Theft from the person161.7260.00%
Shoplifting111.62-59.26%
Other crime81.12300.00%
Burglary80.81-11.11%
Robbery70.81250.00%
Possession of weapons30.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.3050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6925.65-13.75%
Anti-social behaviour347.00-5.56%
Public order273.4512.50%
Shoplifting272.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.74-13.04%
Other theft202.0325.00%
Vehicle crime152.0366.67%
Drugs121.52-33.33%
Theft from the person101.2266.67%
Burglary91.0150.00%
Possession of weapons40.9133.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.20-77.78%
Robbery20.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8025.759.59%
Anti-social behaviour368.11-16.28%
Public order243.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.4321.05%
Drugs182.335.88%
Shoplifting181.8228.57%
Other theft161.826.67%
Vehicle crime91.62-35.71%
Other crime90.9150.00%
Burglary60.91-45.45%
Theft from the person60.61-25.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7325.75-23.96%
Anti-social behaviour437.40-6.52%
Public order244.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.4318.75%
Drugs171.936.25%
Other theft151.72-11.76%
Vehicle crime141.5227.27%
Shoplifting141.427.69%
Burglary111.4210.00%
Theft from the person81.1233.33%
Other crime60.8120.00%
Robbery40.6133.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9626.972.13%
Anti-social behaviour469.73-2.13%
Public order244.660.00%
Other theft172.43-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson161.72-11.11%
Drugs161.620.00%
Shoplifting131.6285.71%
Vehicle crime111.32-21.43%
Burglary101.1242.86%
Theft from the person61.01-40.00%
Other crime50.6166.67%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9427.4738.24%
Anti-social behaviour479.5311.90%
Public order244.769.09%
Other theft232.4335.29%
Criminal damage and arson182.3312.50%
Drugs161.8245.45%
Vehicle crime141.620.00%
Theft from the person101.4266.67%
Burglary71.01-22.22%
Shoplifting70.7175.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Robbery30.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6822.30-18.07%
Anti-social behaviour426.89-2.33%
Public order224.2637.50%
Other theft172.2321.43%
Criminal damage and arson161.7214.29%
Vehicle crime141.62-12.50%
Drugs111.4210.00%
Burglary91.12-40.00%
Robbery70.91133.33%
Theft from the person60.71-14.29%
Shoplifting40.61-71.43%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8324.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.410.00%
Vehicle crime164.360.00%
Public order161.620.00%
Burglary151.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.520.00%
Other theft141.420.00%
Shoplifting141.420.00%
Drugs101.420.00%
Theft from the person71.010.00%
Other crime40.710.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202418
June 202412
May 202418
April 202420
March 202423
February 202419
January 202416
December 202318
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202417
June 202421
May 202417
April 202412
March 202418
February 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 202417
May 202434
April 202420
March 202416
February 202415
January 202417
December 202323
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 1004 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 2024101
July 202485
June 202489
May 202499
April 202469
March 202480
February 202473
January 202496
December 202394
November 202368
October 202383

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 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202414
June 202422
May 202422
April 202415
March 20249
February 202414
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 202424
June 202459
May 202438
April 202434
March 202436
February 202443
January 202446
December 202347
November 202342
October 202343

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 289 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 202430
June 202423
May 202423
April 202427
March 202424
February 202424
January 202424
December 202324
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202430
July 202416
June 202417
May 202411
April 202427
March 202418
February 202414
January 202413
December 20237
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 202416
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1