SPARROW CLOSE, LU4 0XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0XL

SPARROW CLOSE, LU4 0XL, Luton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0XL 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 0XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0XL, encompassing approximately 4189 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0XL area, explore the LU4 0XL 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 (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friesian Close with total crimes: 5
  • Life Close with total crimes: 3
  • Roydon Close with total crimes: 3

SPARROW CLOSE, LU4 0XL 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.73233.33%
Public order52.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.060.00%
Drugs13.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.97225.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.73600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.95-42.86%
Public order40.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-40.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 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 offences74.77-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6766.67%
Public order51.1966.67%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.77-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.5822.22%
Other crime22.63100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 offences94.770.00%
Drugs22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15150.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.34-14.29%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202413
June 202413
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friesian Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Life Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Roydon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Wedgewood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1