SUDBURY ROAD, LU4 9HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9HF

SUDBURY ROAD, LU4 9HF, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9HF 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 9HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9HF, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 9HF area, explore the LU4 9HF 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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU4 9HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harry Scott Court with total crimes: 3
  • Montague Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lidgate Close with total crimes: 2

SUDBURY ROAD, LU4 9HF 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Other crime21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-85.71%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.74133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences43.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Public order11.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 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 offences75.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.48100.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.32-25.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09100.00%
Other theft42.84300.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.770.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
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 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 9HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harry Scott Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Montague Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lidgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Progress Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Chalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Butely Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gilderdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1