WILSDEN AVENUE, LU1 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5HW

WILSDEN AVENUE, LU1 5HW, Luton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5HW, encompassing approximately 5833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU1 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Anthony Gardens with total crimes: 5

WILSDEN AVENUE, LU1 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.036.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.74133.33%
Public order51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.63-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.51-75.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order20.34100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7126.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.2614.29%
Vehicle crime81.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.17-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-22.22%
Public order41.2033.33%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Burglary20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6664.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.80-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.03200.00%
Theft from the person61.030.00%
Other theft41.0333.33%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5413.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.91400.00%
Vehicle crime61.710.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.2966.67%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.77-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14-28.57%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69300.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.667.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.86-20.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.00-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.0366.67%
Public order30.860.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.400.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202419
June 202415
May 202428
April 202417
March 202415
February 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bonnick Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Saviours'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corncastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wolston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Meyrick Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lawford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Deanes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Richards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1