LAWFORD CLOSE, LU1 5ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5ST

LAWFORD CLOSE, LU1 5ST, Luton has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5ST 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 5ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5ST, encompassing approximately 8843 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

LU1 5ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingswood Court with total crimes: 18
  • Rothesay Road with total crimes: 8
  • Vestry Close with total crimes: 6

LAWFORD CLOSE, LU1 5ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.86-10.34%
Vehicle crime182.94260.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.04128.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.81200.00%
Public order71.02250.00%
Drugs60.7920.00%
Other theft50.68400.00%
Burglary30.57-40.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.9011.54%
Anti-social behaviour73.28-12.50%
Drugs50.7925.00%
Vehicle crime50.57-44.44%
Burglary50.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-57.14%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Other theft10.23-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.14-10.34%
Vehicle crime92.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.02-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.9040.00%
Other theft70.7940.00%
Public order40.79-50.00%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.50-38.30%
Anti-social behaviour153.280.00%
Vehicle crime141.7040.00%
Public order81.58100.00%
Other theft50.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-37.50%
Drugs30.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Burglary20.23-71.43%
Theft from the person10.23-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.6751.61%
Anti-social behaviour155.3125.00%
Vehicle crime101.7011.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.130.00%
Burglary70.90250.00%
Other theft60.7950.00%
Drugs60.68-40.00%
Theft from the person50.680.00%
Public order40.5733.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.2710.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.5120.00%
Drugs101.36100.00%
Vehicle crime91.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0260.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Drugs50.5725.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Public order30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Other theft20.23-33.33%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.67-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour152.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.70200.00%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Public order30.34-25.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.23-71.43%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.58-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour92.9428.57%
Other theft71.02-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.7940.00%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Burglary30.450.00%
Drugs20.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Theft from the person20.23-33.33%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.3717.39%
Other theft83.05300.00%
Public order70.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.79-12.50%
Drugs60.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Theft from the person30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-62.50%
Robbery30.340.00%
Burglary30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.80-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour82.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.9060.00%
Drugs70.90133.33%
Vehicle crime50.79150.00%
Public order30.5750.00%
Robbery30.3450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Other theft20.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.1225.93%
Other theft63.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-50.00%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.34-86.67%
Robbery20.23-50.00%
Burglary20.23-50.00%
Public order20.23-71.43%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.050.00%
Vehicle crime151.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.700.00%
Drugs71.130.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20248
June 202415
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 202426
June 202429
May 202447
April 202431
March 202428
February 202420
January 202426
December 202327
November 202323
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Brantwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cardiff Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Belmont Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mulberry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Downs Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newcombe Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dunsmore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bonnick Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Saviours'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winsdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Corncastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wolston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Northdrift Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Meyrick Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lawford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1