LU1 5FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5FH

LU1 5FH, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5FH 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 5FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5FH, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 5FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rotheram Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Luton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Homestead Way with total crimes: 2

LU1 5FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.7020.00%
Public order34.480.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.71-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-40.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour56.7266.67%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.46-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-60.00%
Other theft11.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.230.00%
Public order43.74100.00%
Other theft32.99200.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.47150.00%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7125.00%
Other theft43.74300.00%
Public order12.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.22-33.33%
Public order32.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9514.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.98-40.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Public order11.49-75.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.18-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.2366.67%
Public order43.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rotheram Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barn Owl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1