ARMITAGE GARDENS, LU4 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8RD

ARMITAGE GARDENS, LU4 8RD, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8RD, encompassing approximately 3715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LU4 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Overstone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Eldon Road with total crimes: 2

ARMITAGE GARDENS, LU4 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.35-28.57%
Public order41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8416.67%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.38-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7322.22%
Public order52.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3533.33%
Other theft11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.4233.33%
Public order31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5728.57%
Vehicle crime32.4250.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8440.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.570.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Overstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Challney Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thirlstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Toland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Staveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Atherstone Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Armitage Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Weatherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1