LOFTUS CLOSE, LU4 0XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0XE

LOFTUS CLOSE, LU4 0XE, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0XE 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 0XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0XE, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0XE Crime Hotspots

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

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

LOFTUS CLOSE, LU4 0XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.930.00%
Public order22.61-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 offences99.00-35.71%
Public order92.61800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6150.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-20.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In June 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 offences74.93-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6837.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In April 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 offences89.290.00%
Other theft52.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4525.00%
Burglary51.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.80100.00%
Public order42.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-33.33%
Robbery31.160.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 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 offences64.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 offences54.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.64-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.93500.00%
Public order23.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roydon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Suffolk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hebden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Copperfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Imberfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cloisters Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leagrave High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Angus Close
    Total1
    Public order1