CADES CLOSE, LU1 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5QQ

CADES CLOSE, LU1 5QQ, Luton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5QQ, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU1 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whipperley Ring with total crimes: 5
  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2

CADES CLOSE, LU1 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2715.38%
Anti-social behaviour34.43-40.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.38-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.8425.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7575.00%
Vehicle crime44.13300.00%
Other crime41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-33.33%
Public order31.1850.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.20-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-14.29%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0458.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.029.09%
Vehicle crime23.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In March 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 offences118.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 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 offences96.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.54-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 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 offences96.2028.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-57.14%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.0716.67%
Other theft22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202414
June 20248
May 202419
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ross Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Whipperley Ring
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Delphine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Griggs Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roebuck Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1