LU1 5SU, Luton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5SU 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 5SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5SU, encompassing approximately 8193 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 8.67 | 433.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 1.95 | -44.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.71 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.98 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.61 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 6.10 | 19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.85 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.24 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 6.35 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.56 | -46.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.85 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.49 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.37 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 8.06 | -43.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.59 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.61 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.49 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.37 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 10.50 | 62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.76 | 18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.59 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.10 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.73 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.61 | 150.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.37 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 8.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.93 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.34 | 700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.98 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.85 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.37 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.24 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 5.74 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.93 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.98 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.37 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.12 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 5.49 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.95 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.37 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.24 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.12 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 6.84 | 4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.85 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.49 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.37 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.37 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.24 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 7.20 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.85 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.73 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.61 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 6.59 | -30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.20 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.85 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.85 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.73 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.49 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 6.22 | 30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.17 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.73 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.61 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.24 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.24 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.24 | -84.62% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 8.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.12 | 0.00% |
A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 39 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5SU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |