LU1 5SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5SE

LU1 5SE, Luton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5SE 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 5SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5SE, encompassing approximately 3778 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5SE area, explore the LU1 5SE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 5SE area, visit the LU1 5SE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU1 5SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Close with total crimes: 7
  • Dallow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Brockton Close with total crimes: 2

LU1 5SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.350.00%
Drugs33.4450.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9418.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2010.00%
Other crime42.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour72.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3263.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0310.00%
Vehicle crime32.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In March 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 offences106.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.65150.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.23125.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12300.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.23-58.33%
Public order31.32-40.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.470.00%
Vehicle crime63.180.00%
Public order51.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
December 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202418
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ross Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Dallow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1