HIGH STREET, LU4 9JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9JY

HIGH STREET, LU4 9JY, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9JY 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 9JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9JY, encompassing approximately 4895 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU4 9JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barley Lane with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, LU4 9JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-60.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.02150.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.3166.67%
Public order33.060.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.70-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3157.14%
Vehicle crime52.25400.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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 offences74.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.23-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.23-50.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1137.50%
Vehicle crime62.25500.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson62.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-80.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences104.4911.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.04100.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 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 offences93.060.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202415
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Compton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Farm Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Chatteris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Platt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ouseley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Vincent Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1