SUSSEX CLOSE, LU4 0UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0UE

SUSSEX CLOSE, LU4 0UE, Luton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0UE 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 0UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0UE, encompassing approximately 4433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Life Close with total crimes: 3
  • Roydon Close with total crimes: 3

SUSSEX CLOSE, LU4 0UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2675.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13300.00%
Public order40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4133.33%
Shoplifting32.710.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.23-85.71%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.12350.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.030.00%
Public order72.0375.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0928.57%
Public order42.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.58400.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.41-27.27%
Other theft51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6483.33%
Drugs32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-25.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.29-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Life Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Roydon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tomlinson Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gelding Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wedgewood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Raglan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Thurlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mandem Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1