TORQUAY DRIVE, LU4 9LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9LN

TORQUAY DRIVE, LU4 9LN, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9LN 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 9LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9LN, encompassing approximately 4925 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU4 9LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Compton Avenue with total crimes: 2

TORQUAY DRIVE, LU4 9LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0666.67%
Public order41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-57.14%
Robbery20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.29125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.61-85.71%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.31110.00%
Public order54.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29-16.67%
Public order72.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.739.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.4466.67%
Vehicle crime52.0325.00%
Public order51.02150.00%
Bicycle theft41.020.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7222.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.2233.33%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour91.83125.00%
Vehicle crime31.83-57.14%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.900.00%
Vehicle crime72.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5185.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Bicycle theft41.020.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Theft from the person20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.420.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.84100.00%
Public order41.2233.33%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.470.00%
Bicycle theft31.620.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202421
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 20237
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Green
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Compton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Barley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Teesdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Chatteris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Platt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ouseley Close
    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