LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET, LU4 0NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0NB

LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET, LU4 0NB, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0NB 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 0NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0NB, encompassing approximately 4234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0NB area, explore the LU4 0NB 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 (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

LU4 0NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friesian Close with total crimes: 5
  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Road with total crimes: 2

LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET, LU4 0NB 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-44.44%
Public order41.18-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.500.00%
Public order92.13800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1316.67%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.89-50.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3150.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3266.67%
Burglary52.36150.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.31-12.50%
Robbery31.650.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.89300.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.720.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.200.00%
Public order32.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.25450.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friesian Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Suffolk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cloisters Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leagrave High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Angus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Leghorn Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wimple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Macaulay Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Vespers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1