WHIPPERLEY WAY, LU1 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5LB

WHIPPERLEY WAY, LU1 5LB, Luton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5LB 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 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5LB, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU1 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Rotheram Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Homestead Way with total crimes: 2

WHIPPERLEY WAY, LU1 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6012.50%
Public order52.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-25.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 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 offences127.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 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 offences105.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-50.00%
Drugs11.38-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.750.00%
Other theft61.93500.00%
Public order51.65150.00%
Theft from the person41.380.00%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.90114.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.13233.33%
Vehicle crime62.750.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 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 offences75.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6816.67%
Other theft51.93400.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In January 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 offences64.95-45.45%
Public order31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.950.00%
Burglary23.030.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03-55.56%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.030.00%
Public order42.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 202420
April 202415
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20246
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rotheram Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barn Owl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1