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

Overview of Crime in LU1 5RN

CASTLE CROFT ROAD, LU1 5RN, Luton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5RN, encompassing approximately 2840 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cornel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Priestleys with total crimes: 2

CASTLE CROFT ROAD, LU1 5RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.52-28.57%
Drugs21.760.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.46200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9842.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.87133.33%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 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 offences32.82-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences83.17166.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.82-50.00%

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 offences32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.280.00%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Runley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1