KESTREL WAY, LU4 0UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0UD

KESTREL WAY, LU4 0UD, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0UD 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 0UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0UD, encompassing approximately 3699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0UD area, explore the LU4 0UD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU4 0UD area, visit the LU4 0UD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roydon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gelding Close with total crimes: 3
  • Holkham Close with total crimes: 2

KESTREL WAY, LU4 0UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6040.00%
Public order21.89-33.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51-28.57%
Public order31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.43-50.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0375.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.78150.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7633.33%
Vehicle crime62.16200.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 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 offences64.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.62400.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.32-22.22%
Other theft31.890.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1480.00%
Drugs22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences43.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roydon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Gelding Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wedgewood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mandem Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1