WINSDON ROAD, LU1 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5LZ

WINSDON ROAD, LU1 5LZ, Luton has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.72 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5LZ 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 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5LZ, encompassing approximately 9254 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)

LU1 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Kingswood Court with total crimes: 18
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 15

WINSDON ROAD, LU1 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5821.72-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour326.2728.00%
Vehicle crime283.4664.71%
Criminal damage and arson233.03228.57%
Public order202.4917.65%
Drugs102.16-23.08%
Burglary81.080.00%
Other theft80.8614.29%
Robbery40.8633.33%
Other crime40.4333.33%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.32200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6218.05-4.62%
Anti-social behaviour256.7019.05%
Public order172.7013.33%
Vehicle crime171.8421.43%
Drugs131.848.33%
Burglary81.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.86-46.15%
Other theft70.76-12.50%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime30.3250.00%
Theft from the person10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6517.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour217.02-59.62%
Public order152.270.00%
Vehicle crime141.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.5162.50%
Drugs121.40-29.41%
Other theft81.30-11.11%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Burglary30.32-57.14%
Theft from the person30.32200.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5219.0230.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.62-44.29%
Vehicle crime214.2123.53%
Drugs172.2713.33%
Public order151.8425.00%
Other theft91.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.97-52.94%
Burglary70.8616.67%
Robbery30.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime10.32-83.33%
Theft from the person10.11-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7022.3737.25%
Anti-social behaviour407.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.3288.89%
Vehicle crime171.8470.00%
Drugs151.847.14%
Public order121.62-14.29%
Other theft91.30-10.00%
Burglary60.9750.00%
Other crime60.65100.00%
Robbery60.65200.00%
Theft from the person50.65150.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.42-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour305.5142.86%
Public order143.2475.00%
Drugs141.5116.67%
Other theft101.5111.11%
Vehicle crime101.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.08-47.06%
Burglary40.970.00%
Other crime30.43-50.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6316.7531.25%
Anti-social behaviour216.81-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson172.27-15.00%
Drugs121.84-14.29%
Other theft91.3050.00%
Public order80.97-50.00%
Other crime60.8620.00%
Vehicle crime50.6525.00%
Burglary40.54-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.43200.00%
Robbery30.32200.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.83-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour395.1939.29%
Criminal damage and arson204.21122.22%
Public order162.16-23.81%
Drugs141.7327.27%
Other theft61.51-45.45%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Other crime50.54400.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7018.594.48%
Anti-social behaviour287.56-3.45%
Public order213.0340.00%
Drugs112.27-26.67%
Other theft111.19-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson91.19-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.9714.29%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.22-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6719.0291.43%
Anti-social behaviour297.247.41%
Drugs153.1325.00%
Public order151.6250.00%
Other theft131.62116.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.408.33%
Theft from the person71.4040.00%
Vehicle crime70.76-36.36%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Robbery30.32200.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.94-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour273.783.85%
Criminal damage and arson122.9220.00%
Drugs121.3033.33%
Vehicle crime111.3010.00%
Public order101.1966.67%
Burglary61.080.00%
Other theft60.65-25.00%
Theft from the person50.6566.67%
Possession of weapons30.5450.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.8827.66%
Anti-social behaviour266.48-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.81-37.50%
Vehicle crime101.08-54.55%
Drugs91.08-47.06%
Other theft80.97166.67%
Burglary60.86-50.00%
Public order60.65-70.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Theft from the person30.3250.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Robbery20.22-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.080.00%
Vehicle crime223.030.00%
Public order202.380.00%
Drugs172.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.840.00%
Burglary121.730.00%
Robbery51.300.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 202421
June 202452
May 202440
April 202430
March 202421
February 202439
January 202428
December 202329
November 202327
October 202326
September 202328

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202462
July 202465
June 202439
May 202470
April 202451
March 202463
February 202448
January 202470
December 202367
November 202335
October 202360
September 202347

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
July 202414
June 202421
May 202417
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 202417
April 20249
March 202417
February 202420
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 202416
January 202421
December 202315
November 202310
October 20236
September 202320

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202417
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 202414
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Anthony Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Grove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cardiff Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Princess Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Alma Link
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Downs Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1