TOMLINSON AVENUE, LU4 0QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0QJ

TOMLINSON AVENUE, LU4 0QJ, Luton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0QJ 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 0QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0QJ, encompassing approximately 4340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

LU4 0QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Friesian Close with total crimes: 5
  • Life Close with total crimes: 3

TOMLINSON AVENUE, LU4 0QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.686.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.690.00%
Public order62.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Shoplifting30.69200.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0636.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.4666.67%
Public order72.30133.33%
Vehicle crime41.6133.33%
Other crime40.92300.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.22-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson62.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.38-57.14%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.1330.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.99133.33%
Public order53.2325.00%
Shoplifting41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-77.78%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7517.65%
Vehicle crime94.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3866.67%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 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 offences1710.8354.55%
Anti-social behaviour63.92-14.29%
Public order61.38200.00%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Shoplifting30.6950.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.76-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour72.53600.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.37-7.14%
Burglary52.99400.00%
Other theft51.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.23150.00%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.99-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson42.30300.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4511.76%
Anti-social behaviour84.38700.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 202426
May 202420
April 202417
March 202411
February 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Friesian Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Life Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tomlinson Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bracknell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wedgewood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Raglan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chanfield Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aspley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Angus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Leghorn Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Thurlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Baldock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rodney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ramsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poynters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Braintree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kirkwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Emerald Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wimple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1