WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LU4 9DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9DP

WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LU4 9DP, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9DP, encompassing approximately 5952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 9DP area, explore the LU4 9DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

LU4 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Empress Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marsh Road with total crimes: 3

WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LU4 9DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences73.0240.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-87.50%
Other theft20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.05100.00%
Vehicle crime72.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84150.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6860.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.34400.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.7037.50%
Vehicle crime61.85200.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-83.33%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.34500.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8625.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.34250.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.86-35.71%
Vehicle crime51.5125.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.70-26.32%
Vehicle crime42.350.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3972.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other theft40.67300.00%
Drugs40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7022.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-25.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 202319
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 9DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Empress Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Marsh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Morgan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Leafield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Memorial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1