RYTON CLOSE, LU1 5SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5SR

RYTON CLOSE, LU1 5SR, Luton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5SR 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 5SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5SR, encompassing approximately 6872 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LU1 5SR 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
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 3

RYTON CLOSE, LU1 5SR 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.53-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour71.89133.33%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-50.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.4021.05%
Criminal damage and arson63.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-70.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7611.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.4625.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-42.86%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Public order30.44-40.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.57-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.7628.57%
Vehicle crime71.31-12.50%
Public order51.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.75118.75%
Vehicle crime85.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-22.22%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-42.86%
Public order30.58200.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.330.00%
Vehicle crime81.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.16600.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Other theft30.4450.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.677.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.0450.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-33.33%
Other theft20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.93-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour61.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.5316.67%
Vehicle crime62.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-20.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Other theft20.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-16.67%
Drugs40.73-20.00%
Other theft40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Public order30.4450.00%
Burglary30.44200.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.55-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3320.00%
Drugs50.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Public order20.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.640.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202419
June 202419
May 202435
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202325

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5SR 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. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Belmont Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Downs Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newcombe Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Drift Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Naseby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wolston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Meyrick Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lawford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Felmersham Court
    Total1
    Burglary1