SHAKESPEARE ROAD, LU4 0HS, Luton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0HS 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 0HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0HS, encompassing approximately 3939 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 12.95 | 36.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 6.60 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 10.15 | 11.76% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.82 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.52 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 9.65 | 21.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.27 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.02 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.02 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 6.35 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.55 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.02 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 10.66 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.08 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.78 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.51 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 8.12 | -39.13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.27 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 10.66 | -28.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.84 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.27 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.02 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 13.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.12 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.02 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.47 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.12 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.03 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.27 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.02 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.51 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 13.20 | 52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.60 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.27 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.02 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.76 | -81.82% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 13.45 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 4.32 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.27 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.02 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.02 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 8.12 | -21.05% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.81 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.27 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.25 | -80.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 0HS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |