PIRTON ROAD, LU4 9HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9HU

PIRTON ROAD, LU4 9HU, Luton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9HU 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 9HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9HU, encompassing approximately 5133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU4 9HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montague Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Stoneways Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

PIRTON ROAD, LU4 9HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.95-50.00%
Public order40.78100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.01-36.84%
Vehicle crime82.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9725.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8472.73%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-20.00%
Public order40.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.04-15.38%
Public order62.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.18225.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.5330.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5366.67%
Public order30.97200.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In March 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 offences85.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5616.67%
Other crime31.360.00%
Public order30.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0411.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.95200.00%
Public order51.1766.67%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.45-25.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Public order30.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.48-7.69%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.518.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202419
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montague Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stoneways Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Green
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eskdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Teesdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Levendale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hockwell Ring
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pirton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Tythe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newtondale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wetherne Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1