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

Overview of Crime in LU1 5NA

THE CROSSWAY, LU1 5NA, Luton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5NA 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 5NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5NA, encompassing approximately 3928 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU1 5NA 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
  • Corncastle Road with total crimes: 2

THE CROSSWAY, LU1 5NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences106.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.5566.67%
Public order51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences95.09-18.18%
Burglary32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3810.00%
Vehicle crime62.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.55-20.00%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 offences2014.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.55250.00%
Other theft61.78500.00%
Drugs41.53100.00%
Theft from the person41.020.00%
Public order41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.93128.57%
Anti-social behaviour104.07233.33%
Vehicle crime62.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

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 offences65.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.33-9.09%
Burglary22.550.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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 offences116.6210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-55.56%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.550.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 202420
April 202416
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
November 20232
October 20234

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 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5NA 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. Corncastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sutherland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1