DUMFRIES STREET, LU1 5FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5FT

DUMFRIES STREET, LU1 5FT, Luton has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.09 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5FT, encompassing approximately 9813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5FT area, explore the LU1 5FT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 5FT area, visit the LU1 5FT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-27.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU1 5FT 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

DUMFRIES STREET, LU1 5FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6726.09-27.96%
Anti-social behaviour426.837.69%
Public order304.2825.00%
Vehicle crime263.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.6576.92%
Drugs172.340.00%
Burglary121.73-20.00%
Other theft101.22-23.08%
Robbery101.02100.00%
Shoplifting71.02-70.83%
Theft from the person40.71-20.00%
Other crime40.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9328.5310.71%
Anti-social behaviour399.4856.00%
Public order243.97-20.00%
Shoplifting242.4560.00%
Vehicle crime202.4533.33%
Drugs172.04-5.56%
Burglary151.7387.50%
Other theft131.5318.18%
Criminal damage and arson131.32-27.78%
Other crime61.3220.00%
Robbery50.6166.67%
Theft from the person50.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8425.37-1.18%
Public order308.5636.36%
Anti-social behaviour253.06-59.68%
Criminal damage and arson182.5538.46%
Drugs181.83-18.18%
Vehicle crime151.83-28.57%
Shoplifting151.530.00%
Other theft111.53-31.25%
Theft from the person101.1211.11%
Burglary81.0214.29%
Possession of weapons60.8220.00%
Other crime50.61150.00%
Robbery30.51-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8529.25-15.84%
Anti-social behaviour628.6655.00%
Public order226.32-4.35%
Drugs222.2429.41%
Vehicle crime212.245.00%
Other theft162.14-50.00%
Shoplifting151.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.53-35.00%
Theft from the person91.32-43.75%
Robbery80.9233.33%
Burglary70.82-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.7166.67%
Other crime20.51-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10131.2838.36%
Anti-social behaviour4010.2911.11%
Other theft324.0845.45%
Public order233.26-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson202.345.26%
Vehicle crime202.0433.33%
Drugs172.0441.67%
Theft from the person161.7360.00%
Burglary91.630.00%
Shoplifting90.92-59.09%
Other crime80.92166.67%
Robbery60.82200.00%
Possession of weapons30.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7326.19-14.12%
Anti-social behaviour367.44-10.00%
Public order273.6712.50%
Other theft222.7546.67%
Shoplifting222.2437.50%
Criminal damage and arson192.24-20.83%
Vehicle crime151.9487.50%
Drugs121.53-25.00%
Theft from the person101.2266.67%
Burglary91.0280.00%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other crime30.31-66.67%
Robbery20.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8526.2914.86%
Anti-social behaviour408.66-9.09%
Public order244.08-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson242.459.09%
Shoplifting162.4560.00%
Drugs161.63-11.11%
Other theft151.637.14%
Other crime91.5350.00%
Vehicle crime80.92-38.46%
Theft from the person60.82-14.29%
Burglary50.61-44.44%
Robbery40.510.00%
Possession of weapons40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7425.88-25.25%
Anti-social behaviour447.54-2.22%
Public order274.4817.39%
Criminal damage and arson222.7529.41%
Drugs182.2420.00%
Other theft141.83-26.32%
Vehicle crime131.4318.18%
Shoplifting101.32-16.67%
Burglary91.02-10.00%
Theft from the person70.9240.00%
Other crime60.7120.00%
Robbery40.6133.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons30.31200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9927.213.12%
Anti-social behaviour4510.09-2.17%
Public order234.59-8.00%
Other theft192.34-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson171.94-10.53%
Drugs151.73-6.25%
Shoplifting121.5371.43%
Vehicle crime111.22-21.43%
Burglary101.1225.00%
Other crime51.0266.67%
Theft from the person50.51-44.44%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9627.9239.13%
Anti-social behaviour469.7812.20%
Public order254.6925.00%
Other theft232.5527.78%
Criminal damage and arson192.3411.76%
Drugs161.9433.33%
Vehicle crime141.630.00%
Theft from the person91.4380.00%
Burglary80.920.00%
Shoplifting70.82133.33%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Robbery30.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6922.11-16.87%
Anti-social behaviour417.03-4.65%
Public order204.1825.00%
Other theft182.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.836.25%
Vehicle crime141.73-6.67%
Drugs121.4320.00%
Burglary81.22-38.46%
Robbery60.82200.00%
Theft from the person50.61-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.31-62.50%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8324.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.460.00%
Public order164.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.630.00%
Vehicle crime151.630.00%
Other theft151.530.00%
Burglary131.530.00%
Drugs101.320.00%
Shoplifting81.020.00%
Theft from the person70.820.00%
Other crime40.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202418
June 202413
May 202420
April 202419
March 202424
February 202422
January 202417
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
February 202418
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202411
June 202416
May 202432
April 202422
March 202415
February 202414
January 202419
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 1009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202493
July 202484
June 202485
May 2024101
April 202473
March 202485
February 202474
January 202499
December 202396
November 202369
October 202383

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202415
June 202421
May 202420
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 503 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 202425
June 202462
May 202440
April 202436
March 202440
February 202444
January 202445
December 202346
November 202341
October 202343

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 291 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202430
June 202422
May 202423
April 202427
March 202424
February 202427
January 202423
December 202325
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202424
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202422
March 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 202416
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5FT 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 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. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ruthin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Tavistock Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cardiff Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1