OAK ROAD, LU4 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8AD

OAK ROAD, LU4 8AD, Luton has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.99 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8AD 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 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8AD, encompassing approximately 4352 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 8AD area, explore the LU4 8AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

LU4 8AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 9
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 7
  • Conway Road with total crimes: 6

OAK ROAD, LU4 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.99-13.95%
Public order138.50550.00%
Vehicle crime102.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.30-44.44%
Other theft62.30-64.71%
Drugs31.380.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.8143.33%
Anti-social behaviour189.88-25.00%
Other theft174.14142.86%
Vehicle crime83.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.84-22.22%
Drugs31.61-62.50%
Public order20.69-71.43%
Burglary20.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.5128.57%
Vehicle crime92.070.00%
Burglary82.0760.00%
Drugs81.84100.00%
Public order71.84-12.50%
Other theft71.610.00%
Other crime41.610.00%
Robbery30.92-25.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.83-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour185.7450.00%
Vehicle crime94.140.00%
Public order82.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.84-36.36%
Other theft71.61-30.00%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Drugs41.15-50.00%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.43-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour127.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7610.00%
Other theft102.53100.00%
Vehicle crime92.30125.00%
Drugs82.07700.00%
Public order71.840.00%
Other crime41.6133.33%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.372.63%
Anti-social behaviour158.9636.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.45150.00%
Public order72.3040.00%
Other theft51.61-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.15-55.56%
Other crime30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.2958.33%
Other theft128.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.760.00%
Vehicle crime92.530.00%
Public order52.07-16.67%
Shoplifting41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.46-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour115.5157.14%
Vehicle crime92.53-10.00%
Other theft82.07-61.90%
Public order61.84-14.29%
Burglary51.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.15200.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.3717.86%
Other theft217.5823.53%
Vehicle crime104.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.3016.67%
Public order71.61-53.33%
Burglary51.6166.67%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.46-83.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.68-20.00%
Other theft176.43183.33%
Public order153.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.45-33.33%
Drugs61.38100.00%
Vehicle crime61.3850.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.776.06%
Anti-social behaviour98.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07-14.29%
Other theft61.38-68.42%
Public order61.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-50.00%
Drugs30.92-57.14%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Other crime10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.040.00%
Other theft197.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.370.00%
Public order102.760.00%
Vehicle crime82.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.840.00%
Drugs71.610.00%
Other crime41.610.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 202430
June 202425
May 202433
April 202439
March 202438
February 202424
January 202433
December 202328
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202424
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 202412
February 20248
January 202421
December 202317
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20244
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Claremont Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beech Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Conway Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Waldeck Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 8. Avondale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ash Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Westbourne Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Peters Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Butlin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 16. Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Newcombe Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Guardian Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Curzon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wimborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1