WINDSOR WALK, LU1 5DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5DR

WINDSOR WALK, LU1 5DR, Luton has recorded a total of 279 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.44 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5DR 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 5DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5DR, encompassing approximately 9811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5DR area, explore the LU1 5DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-22.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (37.84% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)

LU1 5DR 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
  • Kingswood Court with total crimes: 18

WINDSOR WALK, LU1 5DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7528.44-22.68%
Anti-social behaviour517.6437.84%
Vehicle crime305.2036.36%
Public order303.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson293.06141.67%
Drugs162.96-5.88%
Burglary141.63-6.67%
Other theft101.43-9.09%
Robbery91.02125.00%
Possession of weapons40.92-33.33%
Theft from the person40.4133.33%
Other crime40.41-20.00%
Shoplifting20.41-89.47%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9727.8319.75%
Anti-social behaviour379.8932.14%
Public order243.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime222.4529.41%
Shoplifting192.2446.15%
Drugs171.94-5.56%
Burglary151.73114.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.53-25.00%
Other theft111.2222.22%
Possession of weapons61.120.00%
Other crime50.6125.00%
Robbery40.5133.33%
Theft from the person30.41-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8124.268.00%
Public order288.2621.74%
Anti-social behaviour282.85-58.82%
Drugs182.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime171.83-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.7333.33%
Shoplifting131.638.33%
Other theft91.33-40.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Theft from the person70.7116.67%
Possession of weapons60.7120.00%
Other crime40.61100.00%
Robbery30.41-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7527.93-31.19%
Anti-social behaviour687.6444.68%
Public order236.930.00%
Drugs212.3410.53%
Vehicle crime202.14-4.76%
Other theft152.04-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson121.53-33.33%
Shoplifting121.2250.00%
Robbery81.2214.29%
Burglary70.82-22.22%
Theft from the person60.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons50.6125.00%
Other crime20.51-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10933.2336.25%
Anti-social behaviour4711.1114.63%
Other theft324.7960.00%
Public order233.26-4.17%
Vehicle crime212.3431.25%
Drugs192.1435.71%
Criminal damage and arson181.940.00%
Theft from the person161.8377.78%
Other crime101.63233.33%
Burglary91.0212.50%
Shoplifting80.92-57.89%
Robbery70.82250.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8026.50-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour418.15-2.38%
Public order244.1820.00%
Other theft202.4542.86%
Shoplifting192.0458.33%
Criminal damage and arson181.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime161.83100.00%
Drugs141.630.00%
Theft from the person91.43125.00%
Burglary80.9260.00%
Possession of weapons40.820.00%
Other crime30.41-66.67%
Robbery20.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8825.5820.55%
Anti-social behaviour428.97-10.64%
Criminal damage and arson244.2814.29%
Public order202.45-20.00%
Drugs142.04-26.32%
Other theft141.437.69%
Shoplifting121.4333.33%
Other crime91.2250.00%
Vehicle crime80.92-20.00%
Robbery50.8225.00%
Burglary50.51-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.51100.00%
Theft from the person40.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7325.07-28.43%
Anti-social behaviour477.442.17%
Public order254.7913.64%
Criminal damage and arson212.5523.53%
Drugs192.1418.75%
Other theft131.94-31.58%
Vehicle crime101.330.00%
Shoplifting91.02-10.00%
Burglary80.92-11.11%
Theft from the person60.8220.00%
Other crime60.6120.00%
Robbery40.6133.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10227.215.15%
Anti-social behaviour4610.40-6.12%
Public order224.69-18.52%
Other theft192.24-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson171.94-10.53%
Drugs161.73-15.79%
Vehicle crime101.63-33.33%
Shoplifting101.02150.00%
Burglary91.0228.57%
Other crime50.9266.67%
Theft from the person50.51-37.50%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9728.3353.97%
Anti-social behaviour499.8911.36%
Public order274.9922.73%
Other theft222.7529.41%
Criminal damage and arson192.245.56%
Drugs191.9435.71%
Vehicle crime151.940.00%
Theft from the person81.53100.00%
Burglary70.820.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons30.310.00%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6321.61-24.10%
Anti-social behaviour446.42-6.38%
Public order224.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson182.2428.57%
Other theft171.836.25%
Vehicle crime151.73-6.25%
Drugs141.5327.27%
Burglary71.43-41.67%
Robbery40.7133.33%
Theft from the person40.41-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8324.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.460.00%
Vehicle crime164.790.00%
Other theft161.630.00%
Public order141.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.430.00%
Burglary121.430.00%
Drugs111.220.00%
Theft from the person91.120.00%
Other crime50.920.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202418
April 202418
March 202424
February 202421
January 202417
December 202319
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 198 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202418
June 202421
May 202419
April 202414
March 202414
February 202419
January 202416
December 202319
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 202415
May 202432
April 202420
March 202414
February 202413
January 202419
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 547 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202437
July 202428
June 202468
May 202447
April 202441
March 202442
February 202447
January 202446
December 202349
November 202344
October 202347

A total of 1023 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202497
July 202481
June 202475
May 2024109
April 202480
March 202488
February 202473
January 2024102
December 202397
November 202363
October 202383

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202417
June 202420
May 202421
April 202416
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 282 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202428
June 202423
May 202423
April 202424
March 202420
February 202425
January 202422
December 202327
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

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 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202419
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 202419
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5DR 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. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1