BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LU1 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5JD

BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LU1 5JD, Luton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5JD, encompassing approximately 5460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whipperley Ring with total crimes: 5
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 3

BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LU1 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.750.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In August 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 offences124.94-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour52.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6135.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.4825.00%
Public order51.8325.00%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Other crime40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.23-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour82.56-11.11%
Public order41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.0780.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.9480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-20.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.237.14%
Vehicle crime52.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92300.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.497.69%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.38400.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.13-21.43%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.68-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-33.33%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.33-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.110.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202419
June 202414
May 202427
April 202415
March 202414
February 202413
January 202411
December 202314
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ross Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Whipperley Ring
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Delphine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Richards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Griggs Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roebuck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1