FINCH CLOSE, LU4 0XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0XP

FINCH CLOSE, LU4 0XP, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0XP 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 0XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0XP, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0XP area, explore the LU4 0XP 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0XP 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

FINCH CLOSE, LU4 0XP 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8666.67%
Public order62.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-71.43%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.86250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.64-60.00%
Public order61.41500.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.39-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-81.82%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2145.45%
Anti-social behaviour113.75120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-25.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.970.00%
Vehicle crime72.58250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Public order40.94-20.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 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 offences117.27-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.580.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.810.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.7520.00%
Other crime22.81100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6311.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.35300.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences95.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11150.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.16-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.11150.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411
April 202411
March 202412
February 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
November 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 0XP 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. Angus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1