ABINGDON ROAD, LU4 0EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0EE

ABINGDON ROAD, LU4 0EE, Luton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.28 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0EE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU4 0EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0EE, encompassing approximately 2945 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0EE area, explore the LU4 0EE 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 (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Calnwood Road with total crimes: 3

ABINGDON ROAD, LU4 0EE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.2813.04%
Anti-social behaviour68.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.6343.75%
Anti-social behaviour77.8175.00%
Public order52.3866.67%
Vehicle crime41.7033.33%
Other crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Other theft41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences128.49-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour54.07-16.67%
Public order31.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7750.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-66.67%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.56-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson65.7750.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Drugs21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.92-15.38%
Public order67.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.96-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson48.83-55.56%
Public order41.360.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.6994.12%
Criminal damage and arson911.2080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.06150.00%
Public order41.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9041.67%
Public order65.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04150.00%
Other theft21.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-92.31%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1314.601200.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.4133.33%
Public order54.0725.00%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.47-50.00%
Public order43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-60.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202416
June 202412
May 202417
April 202417
March 202422
February 202426
January 202433
December 202317
November 202312
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202313
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 0EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Calnwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Manor Farm Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hebden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Copperfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Imberfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1