SWALLOW CLOSE, LU4 0XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0XS

SWALLOW CLOSE, LU4 0XS, Luton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0XS 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 0XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0XS, encompassing approximately 4859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0XS 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

SWALLOW CLOSE, LU4 0XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.38180.00%
Public order52.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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 offences54.32-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour41.03300.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-90.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5855.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.88233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.85300.00%
Public order61.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-16.67%
Public order51.0325.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.14-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.26500.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.739.09%
Other theft32.470.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences115.3522.22%
Drugs32.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences95.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-50.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44200.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20243
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 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 0XS 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. Gelding Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wedgewood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Raglan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mandem Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1