GOLDCREST CLOSE, LU4 0XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0XX

GOLDCREST CLOSE, LU4 0XX, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.63 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0XX 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 0XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0XX, encompassing approximately 3577 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunston Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heacham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Holkham Close with total crimes: 2

GOLDCREST CLOSE, LU4 0XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.63100.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.91-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.87225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-66.67%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.719.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.35500.00%
Public order31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4757.14%
Public order23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.47-41.67%
Public order21.96-50.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.55140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.35400.00%
Public order41.40300.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.52-28.57%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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 offences73.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 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 offences85.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202412
June 202413
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gilderdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1