LU1 5FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5FU

LU1 5FU, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5FU 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 5FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5FU, encompassing approximately 3081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5FU area, explore the LU1 5FU 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Delphine Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

LU1 5FU 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 Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-25.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1433.33%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5425.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.57166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5420.00%
Shoplifting31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Delphine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1