FARLEY HILL, LU1 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5NU

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5NU, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5NU, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Homestead Way with total crimes: 2
  • Farley Farm Road with total crimes: 2

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-42.86%
Public order31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In August 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 offences77.26-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-40.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences1210.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.05-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour23.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.9718.75%
Anti-social behaviour107.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.030.00%
Other theft42.820.00%
Theft from the person41.610.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.3177.78%
Anti-social behaviour86.45166.67%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4520.00%
Other theft42.42300.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45-44.44%
Public order32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.63100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.23-57.14%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.2775.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 202419
April 202416
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20242
May 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Barn Owl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1