LU1 5NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5NZ

LU1 5NZ, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5NZ 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 5NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5NZ, encompassing approximately 3751 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU1 5NZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

LU1 5NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.60-36.36%
Public order51.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 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 offences116.40-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.9325.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2645.45%
Criminal damage and arson44.26300.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences115.86-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93-55.56%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.33350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4012.50%
Other theft62.40500.00%
Public order51.6066.67%
Theft from the person41.330.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

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 offences1610.3977.78%
Anti-social behaviour84.26166.67%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.06-12.50%
Other theft51.87400.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.60-20.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.53-16.67%
Burglary32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.209.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.20-50.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences118.26-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour82.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Public order41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202416
June 202411
May 202420
April 202416
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202318

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 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
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 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rotheram Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Homestead Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Farley Farm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barn Owl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bretts Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Red Rails
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Richards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1