LU4 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8AU

LU4 8AU, Luton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8AU, encompassing approximately 5570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LU4 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 9
  • Dunstable Close with total crimes: 7
  • Shaftesbury Road with total crimes: 4

LU4 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.54-30.43%
Vehicle crime102.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-40.00%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.674.55%
Anti-social behaviour104.1366.67%
Vehicle crime81.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-45.45%
Other theft61.0850.00%
Public order51.0825.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.13120.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.951000.00%
Vehicle crime71.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-25.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.8033.33%
Other theft51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.00-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.5150.00%
Vehicle crime51.08150.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3637.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-66.67%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0823.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.87100.00%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Other theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.03-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.5160.00%
Vehicle crime51.44150.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.54-33.33%
Other theft62.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-58.33%
Public order50.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.13-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.31140.00%
Other theft62.15100.00%
Public order61.08100.00%
Drugs41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202422
June 202410
May 202414
April 202422
March 202416
February 202413
January 202414
December 202316
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Claremont Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dunstable Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shaftesbury Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dallow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grantham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Finway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dunraven Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newark Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1