DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU4 8SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8SE

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU4 8SE, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8SE 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 8SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8SE, encompassing approximately 5390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU4 8SE 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
  • Stoneygate Road with total crimes: 2

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU4 8SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.64333.33%
Vehicle crime52.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-33.33%
Public order40.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-66.67%
Other crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.71-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74100.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.8218.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.5222.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.45-10.00%
Public order71.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6425.00%
Vehicle crime51.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.93100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

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 offences74.0816.67%
Public order31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.150.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 8SE 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. Stoneygate Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Challney Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thirlstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandgate Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Juniper Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newbury Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Challney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atherstone Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weatherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Humberstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1