LU4 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8EL

LU4 8EL, Luton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.37 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8EL, encompassing approximately 2407 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU4 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 5

LU4 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.37233.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.15-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.15300.00%
Other theft31.66-76.92%
Shoplifting31.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1317.4530.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.40140.00%
Shoplifting64.99-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.7166.67%
Shoplifting74.15133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.9775.00%
Other theft62.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-33.33%
Shoplifting31.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.1314.29%
Shoplifting63.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.42-85.71%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.63133.33%
Other theft72.91-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.63-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences54.15-16.67%
Drugs42.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Public order31.25-40.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1415.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.82-25.00%
Public order52.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83-71.43%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.880.00%
Shoplifting73.32133.33%
Other theft72.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.910.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.80-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-20.00%
Shoplifting31.66-25.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1515.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.23-28.57%
Shoplifting42.08-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-75.00%
Public order41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.110.00%
Other theft106.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.150.00%
Shoplifting72.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Connaught Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beverley Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornhill Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Dunstable Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hatters Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Easingwold Gardens
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1