POYNTERS ROAD, LU4 0LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0LB

POYNTERS ROAD, LU4 0LB, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0LB 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 0LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0LB, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0LB area, explore the LU4 0LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bracknell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leghorn Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Rodney Close with total crimes: 1

POYNTERS ROAD, LU4 0LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66150.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.630.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5945.45%
Anti-social behaviour36.7850.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.90175.00%
Vehicle crime54.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-33.33%
Public order31.69200.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.780.00%
Burglary23.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3660.00%
Vehicle crime23.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.12200.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5175.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.930.00%
Public order33.390.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bracknell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Leghorn Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rodney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poynters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Calcutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Emerald Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wimple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Macaulay Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Vespers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1