HIGH WOOD CLOSE, LU1 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5RZ

HIGH WOOD CLOSE, LU1 5RZ, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5RZ 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 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5RZ, encompassing approximately 3104 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cornel Close with total crimes: 2

HIGH WOOD CLOSE, LU1 5RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1220.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1211.11%
Other theft23.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%

In June 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 offences96.76-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour52.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7630.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 offences104.51100.00%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences53.22-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8628.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-33.33%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 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 offences73.86600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%

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 behaviour22.90-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-88.89%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8328.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.90300.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences74.830.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 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 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 5RZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harefield Road
    Total11
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Runley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1