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

Overview of Crime in LU4 9NN

HOCKWELL RING, LU4 9NN, Luton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9NN 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 9NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9NN, encompassing approximately 6093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 9NN 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 9NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.42-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order40.66300.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.22-15.79%
Vehicle crime82.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.310.00%
Burglary41.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Public order10.16-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.89-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour73.12600.00%
Public order71.15-12.50%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.0623.53%
Public order83.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-28.57%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-91.67%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2154.55%
Anti-social behaviour122.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97600.00%
Public order51.15400.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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 offences113.61-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-14.29%
Robbery10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.91-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-22.22%
Public order51.15-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5641.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.79350.00%
Public order61.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.60-14.29%
Other theft51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.77-22.22%
Public order32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.9428.57%
Burglary22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.30-37.50%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.550.00%
Vehicle crime83.450.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202419
June 202421
May 202417
April 202411
March 202414
February 202417
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU4 9NN 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. Barley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eskdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Teesdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Levendale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hunston Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Withy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Home Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hockwell Ring
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pirton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Tythe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Cheney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newtondale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wetherne Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Boxted Close
    Total1
    Other crime1