STRATFORD ROAD, LU4 8NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8NG

STRATFORD ROAD, LU4 8NG, Luton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8NG 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 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8NG, encompassing approximately 6638 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

LU4 8NG 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
  • Conway Road with total crimes: 6

STRATFORD ROAD, LU4 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.28-13.04%
Vehicle crime103.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.51133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.05-53.85%
Public order40.9033.33%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.4644.44%
Vehicle crime71.96-36.36%
Other theft51.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.0415.00%
Vehicle crime113.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3625.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.83-4.76%
Vehicle crime83.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Other theft40.600.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.04-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.16133.33%
Vehicle crime71.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.05-40.00%
Public order50.90150.00%
Other crime40.750.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.0813.64%
Anti-social behaviour103.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.3125.00%
Vehicle crime61.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In February 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 offences145.27-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.1114.29%
Vehicle crime41.21-33.33%
Other theft30.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.4550.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.93-11.76%
Other theft92.2680.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.360.00%
Vehicle crime61.05200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.300.00%
Public order10.30-87.50%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.93-37.04%
Public order82.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.21-50.00%
Other theft51.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.3422.73%
Anti-social behaviour144.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.11600.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.31-33.33%
Public order50.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.310.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202423
June 202420
May 202421
April 202425
March 202422
February 202414
January 202415
December 202317
November 202327
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 8NG 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. Conway Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shaftesbury Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Norman Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beresford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grantham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dane Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Althorp Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Beaumont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Selbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Leagrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Newark Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1