LU1 5EJ, Luton has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5EJ, encompassing approximately 8460 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 13.36 | -23.68% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.43 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.36 | -9.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.25 | 140.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.42 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.83 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.83 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.71 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.59 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | -93.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 15.48 | -2.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.49 | 61.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.48 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.77 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.77 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.18 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.18 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 10.99 | 11.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.61 | -60.61% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.54 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.18 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.71 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.59 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.35 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.42 | -35.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.14 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.90 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.89 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.06 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.83 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.59 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 17.49 | 86.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 6.38 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.13 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.77 | 30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.54 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.42 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.06 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.71 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.71 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.59 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 14.54 | -14.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.43 | 118.18% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.84 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.77 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.30 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.30 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.18 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.83 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 11.23 | -2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.02 | -35.29% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.30 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.06 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.06 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 0.83 | -53.85% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.71 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 12.77 | -5.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.14 | 6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.01 | 85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.54 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.06 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.95 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.71 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.59 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 11.82 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.37 | 23.08% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 0.95 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.83 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.83 | -58.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.59 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 12.17 | 37.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.37 | -35.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.54 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.42 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.06 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.95 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.83 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.59 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 10.76 | -6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.19 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.54 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.06 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.59 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.59 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.35 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 10.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 54 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5EJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |