HOCKWELL RING, LU4 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9NJ

HOCKWELL RING, LU4 9NJ, Luton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9NJ 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 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9NJ, encompassing approximately 5265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU4 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westerdale with total crimes: 4
  • The Green with total crimes: 3
  • Green Close with total crimes: 2

HOCKWELL RING, LU4 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Public order20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.94-62.50%
Vehicle crime61.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.56200.00%
Public order61.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2715.38%
Public order62.8520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-80.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6544.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.4766.67%
Public order51.90400.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.18-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour61.7120.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.19-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6513.33%
Public order63.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0350.00%
Public order72.85250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.33250.00%
Robbery41.33300.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.61-16.67%
Other theft21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.189.09%
Public order42.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.040.00%
Public order22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.180.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202424
June 202415
May 202413
April 20249
March 202417
February 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westerdale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Green
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heacham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hebden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Copperfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Home Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hockwell Ring
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wetherne Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Anmer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1