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

Overview of Crime in LU4 9EX

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9EX, Luton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9EX, encompassing approximately 4767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 9EX area, explore the LU4 9EX 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 (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU4 9EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westerdale with total crimes: 4
  • Harry Scott Court with total crimes: 3
  • Montague Avenue with total crimes: 3

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9EX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-20.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-88.89%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.89-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.31400.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0310.00%
Public order32.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0342.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-16.67%
Public order41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.4720.00%
Public order11.26-80.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.45-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour52.520.00%
Public order51.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3430.77%
Public order63.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26400.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8718.18%
Other theft52.73400.00%
Public order41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.190.00%
Public order32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63200.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.3657.14%
Other theft22.310.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.980.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20236

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 202417
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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 1 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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westerdale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Harry Scott Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Montague Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lidgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Home Close
    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