CASTLE CROFT ROAD, LU1 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5RL

CASTLE CROFT ROAD, LU1 5RL, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5RL, encompassing approximately 2947 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5RL area, explore the LU1 5RL 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Delphine Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

CASTLE CROFT ROAD, LU1 5RL 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 Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.41-25.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71200.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 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 offences96.78-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7525.00%
Vehicle crime23.39100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 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 offences84.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.39166.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.730.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Delphine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1