FARLEY HILL, LU1 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5EG

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5EG, Luton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5EG, encompassing approximately 7234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

LU1 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Chiltern Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Rise with total crimes: 5

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.92-29.63%
Vehicle crime162.6377.78%
Anti-social behaviour142.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.94300.00%
Burglary41.11-20.00%
Drugs40.55-33.33%
Other theft40.55100.00%
Public order40.55-33.33%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.7345.45%
Vehicle crime92.210.00%
Drugs61.24100.00%
Public order60.8350.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.403.85%
Anti-social behaviour113.73-60.71%
Vehicle crime91.52-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-14.29%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.8675.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.87-35.00%
Vehicle crime113.5983.33%
Public order71.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Robbery40.97300.00%
Other theft40.55-69.23%
Drugs40.55-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.6573.91%
Anti-social behaviour165.53-27.27%
Other theft132.2185.71%
Drugs81.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.1116.67%
Vehicle crime60.970.00%
Theft from the person60.83500.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.64-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour223.18144.44%
Other theft73.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Vehicle crime60.83200.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.128.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.73-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-40.00%
Other theft60.83100.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.68-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour113.4610.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5266.67%
Public order51.38150.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Drugs30.55-62.50%
Other theft30.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.6831.82%
Anti-social behaviour104.01-23.08%
Drugs81.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.11100.00%
Burglary40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime40.55-55.56%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6829.41%
Anti-social behaviour133.040.00%
Vehicle crime91.8012.50%
Drugs71.24250.00%
Theft from the person40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other theft20.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.02-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour132.3544.44%
Vehicle crime81.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.1175.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Burglary30.41-25.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7411.76%
Anti-social behaviour92.63-59.09%
Vehicle crime71.24-36.36%
Burglary40.97-20.00%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-20.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.040.00%
Vehicle crime112.350.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Other theft40.690.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202427
June 202426
May 202440
April 202423
March 202427
February 202425
January 202429
December 202322
November 202317
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202411
June 202428
May 202416
April 202422
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 202322

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitehill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bonnick Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Saviours'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Winsdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Corncastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Sutherland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Somersby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lawn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tavistock Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sackville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hastings Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dumfries Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Stanley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Deanes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1