FELMERSHAM ROAD, LU1 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5SQ

FELMERSHAM ROAD, LU1 5SQ, Luton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5SQ, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU1 5SQ 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
  • Dallow Road with total crimes: 4

FELMERSHAM ROAD, LU1 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2130.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05-50.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Other theft20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6818.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.050.00%
Other crime41.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.51-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3246.15%
Anti-social behaviour84.46166.67%
Vehicle crime51.8825.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6318.18%
Vehicle crime43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5825.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 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 offences115.3957.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.5833.33%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.69-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.110.00%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences106.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.350.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.850.00%
Vehicle crime73.750.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202413
June 202411
May 202419
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

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 5SQ 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. Dallow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Peters Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brockton Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Delphine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cornel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Priestleys
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lachbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1