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

Overview of Crime in LU4 9HE

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9HE, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9HE 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 9HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9HE, encompassing approximately 3797 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 9HE Crime Hotspots

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

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

BUTELY ROAD, LU4 9HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5837.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.90600.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.26-88.89%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 crime97.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1140.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.32-16.67%
Public order31.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-62.50%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-28.57%
Burglary21.320.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.69-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 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 offences116.3210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9066.67%
Public order21.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06-16.67%
Public order42.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9071.43%
Other theft53.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 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 offences74.21-22.22%
Public order31.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.69125.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rosedale Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Progress Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Tythe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newtondale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wetherne Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Butely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Gilderdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1