LU1 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5QD

LU1 5QD, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5QD, encompassing approximately 2031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 5QD 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

LU1 5QD 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3720.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-44.44%
Burglary22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8328.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.4366.67%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In June 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 offences76.89-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-71.43%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 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 offences1018.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9260.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.940.00%
Public order63.45200.00%
Other theft32.95200.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 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 offences1011.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.92150.00%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.8925.00%
Other theft42.46300.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
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 offences46.40-42.86%
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 offences75.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences98.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.43-50.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.79-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-20.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
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 5QD 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. Hagdell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Masters Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St John Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Friars Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1