RUSSELL RISE, LU1 5EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5EU

RUSSELL RISE, LU1 5EU, Luton has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5EU 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 5EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5EU, encompassing approximately 9170 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 6

RUSSELL RISE, LU1 5EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.07-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour243.719.09%
Vehicle crime202.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.18180.00%
Public order91.53-18.18%
Burglary80.9833.33%
Drugs70.87-12.50%
Other theft50.76-16.67%
Robbery40.5533.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-93.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.707.32%
Anti-social behaviour224.8083.33%
Vehicle crime202.4042.86%
Shoplifting152.18114.29%
Public order111.6437.50%
Drugs81.20100.00%
Burglary60.87100.00%
Other theft60.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-16.67%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.2310.81%
Vehicle crime144.47-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour121.53-67.57%
Public order81.31-20.00%
Shoplifting70.87250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-25.00%
Drugs40.65-42.86%
Burglary30.44-25.00%
Other theft30.33-57.14%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.83-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.0385.00%
Vehicle crime184.0312.50%
Public order101.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.09-42.86%
Other theft70.87-46.15%
Drugs70.760.00%
Burglary40.76-33.33%
Robbery40.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.7956.25%
Anti-social behaviour205.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime162.1845.45%
Criminal damage and arson141.7427.27%
Other theft131.5330.00%
Public order101.4225.00%
Drugs71.0916.67%
Other crime60.76500.00%
Burglary60.65100.00%
Shoplifting60.65-60.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.07-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour253.49127.27%
Shoplifting152.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.6457.14%
Vehicle crime111.2037.50%
Other theft101.2025.00%
Public order81.09-20.00%
Drugs60.87100.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.11-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.4313.51%
Anti-social behaviour114.58-45.00%
Public order101.2025.00%
Shoplifting91.0980.00%
Vehicle crime80.980.00%
Other theft80.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-50.00%
Other crime60.76200.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Drugs30.44-50.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.54-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour204.03-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson142.1875.00%
Public order81.53-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.8760.00%
Drugs60.87-25.00%
Other theft60.65-25.00%
Shoplifting50.65-28.57%
Burglary40.5533.33%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.304.44%
Anti-social behaviour215.12-27.59%
Public order92.29-10.00%
Other theft80.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.870.00%
Drugs80.8714.29%
Shoplifting70.87133.33%
Vehicle crime50.76-54.55%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%
Robbery20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour294.9111.54%
Vehicle crime113.16-21.43%
Public order101.2042.86%
Other theft101.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.090.00%
Drugs70.87133.33%
Theft from the person40.76100.00%
Other crime30.44200.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Burglary30.33-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.90-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour262.9444.44%
Vehicle crime142.8427.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.5360.00%
Public order70.8775.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Burglary40.44-55.56%
Robbery30.4450.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.8012.90%
Anti-social behaviour183.82-43.75%
Vehicle crime111.96-31.25%
Burglary91.2028.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-54.55%
Drugs50.55-50.00%
Public order40.55-33.33%
Other theft40.440.00%
Robbery20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3214.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.490.00%
Vehicle crime163.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.740.00%
Drugs101.200.00%
Burglary71.090.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202412
June 202437
May 202420
April 202425
March 202411
February 202420
January 202421
December 202329
November 202326
October 202318
September 202332

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202414
June 202418
May 202416
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202314
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202414
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202444
July 202441
June 202437
May 202450
April 202432
March 202442
February 202437
January 202447
December 202345
November 202327
October 202335
September 202331

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whitehill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hoo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Hibbert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Townsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Princess Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Bonnick Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. St Saviours'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Winsdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1