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

Overview of Crime in LU1 5NX

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5NX, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5NX 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 5NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5NX, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 5NX Crime Hotspots

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

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

FARLEY HILL, LU1 5NX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.87-14.29%
Public order42.96300.00%
Vehicle crime21.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.38-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.45-20.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-66.67%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.75-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.940.00%
Public order42.96100.00%
Other theft31.97200.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.90166.67%
Vehicle crime53.940.00%
Drugs22.470.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other theft10.990.00%

In March 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 offences78.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.450.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4025.00%
Other theft52.47400.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 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 offences46.41-42.86%
Public order31.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.90-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.93-62.50%
Public order21.48-50.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.30-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour84.44100.00%
Public order43.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 offences1713.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

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 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rotheram Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Luton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barn Owl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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
  • 13. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1