BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 8SL

BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SL, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population. This LU4 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 8SL, encompassing approximately 3574 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LU4 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Overstone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Challney Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Thirlstone Road with total crimes: 2

BRADLEY ROAD, LU4 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 crime77.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-55.56%
Public order31.120.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences84.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.76-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences74.20-12.50%
Public order31.960.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0314.29%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7614.29%
Public order32.2450.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.36133.33%
Public order21.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.20-80.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.200.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Overstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Challney Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thirlstone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Atherstone Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Armitage Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weatherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1