BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9EP

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9EP, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9EP 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 9EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9EP, encompassing approximately 5578 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 9EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westerdale with total crimes: 4
  • The Green with total crimes: 3
  • Green Close with total crimes: 2

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.487.69%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.56-13.33%
Vehicle crime62.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.69200.00%
Public order61.08-14.29%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.5342.86%
Public order73.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-80.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8155.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.51100.00%
Public order51.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.59-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-37.50%
Public order20.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.27-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour82.510.00%
Public order61.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8158.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.41300.00%
Public order61.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.48-14.29%
Public order42.150.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.667.69%
Public order42.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.2330.00%
Other theft22.33-33.33%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.300.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414
April 20249
March 202414
February 202419
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westerdale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Green
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Home Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hockwell Ring
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newtondale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wetherne Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Butely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Gilderdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1