LU4 8DR, Luton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8DR, encompassing approximately 5542 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.63 | -5.26% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.25 | 142.86% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.07 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.98 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.90 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.18 | -83.33% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 12.63 | -9.52% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.43 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.62 | -38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.26 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 0.90 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.90 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.45 | 110.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.79 | 18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.35 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.08 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.08 | -37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.90 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.72 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.74 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.17 | 57.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 1.98 | -41.18% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.80 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.44 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 8.84 | 41.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.07 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.26 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.90 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 7.22 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.80 | -30.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.36 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.18 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.18 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 8.66 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.80 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.08 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.54 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 7.94 | -33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 1.80 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.44 | 600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.26 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.08 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.72 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 15 | 8.12 | 87.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 2.71 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.62 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.26 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.18 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 8.12 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.71 | -27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.44 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.26 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.72 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 8.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.25 | -26.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.98 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.36 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 9.92 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.25 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.26 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.72 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.36 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 9.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.97 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.18 | 0.00% |
A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 8DR postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |