HEACHAM CLOSE, LU4 0YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0YJ

HEACHAM CLOSE, LU4 0YJ, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0YJ 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 0YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0YJ, encompassing approximately 4828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 0YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westerdale with total crimes: 4
  • Roydon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Green Close with total crimes: 2

HEACHAM CLOSE, LU4 0YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.14-62.50%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.21-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour43.31-20.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.2572.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1883.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.1480.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.4966.67%
Public order41.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.5955.56%
Public order42.900.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.73-30.77%
Other theft21.860.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2162.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.69400.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.90-27.27%
Other theft31.660.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.350.00%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202416
June 202419
May 202411
April 20246
March 202412
February 202414
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
December 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20234

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 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westerdale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Roydon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Home Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1