LU4 0YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 0YW

LU4 0YW, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This LU4 0YW 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 0YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 0YW, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 0YW area, explore the LU4 0YW 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU4 0YW Crime Hotspots

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

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

LU4 0YW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.10-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour23.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2870.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.130.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 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 offences105.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.88133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-69.23%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0744.44%
Public order43.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3728.57%
Robbery42.180.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.40-36.36%
Drugs21.70100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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 offences116.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.67400.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.67-33.33%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.61-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.18-20.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202414
June 202417
May 202410
April 20244
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 0YW 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. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holkham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Skua Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Buzzard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Runham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1