THE CROSSWAY, LU1 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5LY

THE CROSSWAY, LU1 5LY, Luton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5LY, encompassing approximately 4644 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU1 5LY 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

THE CROSSWAY, LU1 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.58133.33%
Public order51.51150.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.3836.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.23-40.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Public order20.43100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4622.22%
Vehicle crime72.37600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.03-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour61.94-40.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-57.14%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.9253.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15250.00%
Theft from the person51.510.00%
Drugs41.08100.00%
Other theft40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-50.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 offences158.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.23233.33%
Vehicle crime62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6071.43%
Other crime32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In February 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 offences74.52-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-66.67%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.2320.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.60-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-37.50%
Public order31.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
January 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 202423
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
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 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 1 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

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 5LY 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. Bonnick Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Corncastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sutherland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Meyrick Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Deanes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parkland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1