LU4 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8QA

LU4 8QA, Luton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8QA, encompassing approximately 4703 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU4 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • A505 with total crimes: 4
  • Maryport Road with total crimes: 4

LU4 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-50.00%
Other theft91.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8438.46%
Anti-social behaviour103.8342.86%
Vehicle crime72.1340.00%
Other theft61.49-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Drugs10.43-85.71%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2718.18%
Other theft102.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.13-46.15%
Drugs71.49600.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Public order30.85-57.14%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.4285.71%
Violence and sexual offences112.76-15.38%
Other theft82.3460.00%
Public order71.70250.00%
Vehicle crime51.4966.67%
Shoplifting21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2962.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.7675.00%
Other theft51.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-38.46%
Other theft81.70-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0633.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9385.71%
Other theft92.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.44-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences71.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.98350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.91-38.46%
Public order31.70200.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.80-27.78%
Other theft102.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.14-10.00%
Other theft123.83-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.200.00%
Other theft144.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202413
June 202411
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A505
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Maryport Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Covent Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crosby Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Caleb Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bongrace Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arundel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Grimaldi
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Larkspur Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Selbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Manx Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Malham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Meads
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Waller Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Chiltern Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1