MALHAM CLOSE, LU4 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8PH

MALHAM CLOSE, LU4 8PH, Luton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8PH 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 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8PH, encompassing approximately 5483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU4 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • A505 with total crimes: 4

MALHAM CLOSE, LU4 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime139.3018.18%
Other theft92.3712.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.46-60.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2217.65%
Vehicle crime113.65266.67%
Other theft82.01-27.27%
Shoplifting81.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4620.00%
Possession of weapons41.090.00%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8554.55%
Other theft113.1037.50%
Drugs62.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.91-58.33%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.3071.43%
Violence and sexual offences112.19-42.11%
Other theft82.0133.33%
Public order61.46100.00%
Shoplifting61.0920.00%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.5790.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4740.00%
Other theft61.28-25.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8411.11%
Other theft81.82-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.4666.67%
Robbery20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.6412.50%
Public order51.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In February 2024, 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 theft96.38-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences81.64-20.00%
Shoplifting71.46600.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.55-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.82700.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.02-52.17%
Other theft72.01-46.15%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.3043.75%
Other theft134.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-44.44%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6714.29%
Other theft132.9244.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Shoplifting30.55200.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.110.00%
Other theft92.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.640.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202417
June 202411
May 202419
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202323
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. A505
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maryport Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 5. Covent Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chester Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Thornhill Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Caleb Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bongrace Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Arundel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fulbourne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Larkspur Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manx Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Malham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Waller Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chiltern Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1