LU4 0YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0YL

LU4 0YL, Luton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0YL 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 0YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0YL, encompassing approximately 4650 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0YL area, explore the LU4 0YL 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU4 0YL 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

LU4 0YL 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 Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6750.00%
Public order72.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-57.14%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.88-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour71.7275.00%
Public order71.51250.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-66.67%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1721.43%
Anti-social behaviour123.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-25.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.74-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.010.00%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5314.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.440.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.247.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.010.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.098.33%
Other crime22.80100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In January 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 offences125.389.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.37150.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences115.81-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.160.00%
Other theft23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202417
June 202417
May 202414
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
February 20242
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
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 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 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 0YL 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. Suffolk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Leagrave High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Angus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Leghorn Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sanfoin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Beadlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1