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

Overview of Crime in LU1 5LD

WHIPPERLEY WAY, LU1 5LD, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5LD, encompassing approximately 4309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5LD area, explore the LU1 5LD 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU1 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rotheram Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Homestead Way with total crimes: 2
  • Farley Farm Road with total crimes: 2

WHIPPERLEY WAY, LU1 5LD 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.64-40.00%
Public order51.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 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 offences105.10-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.3225.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2620.00%
Vehicle crime52.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.64-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-55.56%
Public order20.93-60.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.51-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09250.00%
Public order51.6266.67%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.28114.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.48350.00%
Vehicle crime72.090.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.55-16.67%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.18-25.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.780.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 202415
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
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 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5LD postcode area is presented below.

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