ELY WAY, LU4 9QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9QN

ELY WAY, LU4 9QN, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.43 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9QN 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 9QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9QN, encompassing approximately 4940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU4 9QN area, explore the LU4 9QN 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 9QN 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
  • Oakley Close with total crimes: 1

ELY WAY, LU4 9QN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In August 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 offences105.06-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Public order20.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.460.00%
Burglary32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-57.14%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27225.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.63600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.44300.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.81-55.56%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.67-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-71.43%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.0633.33%
Vehicle crime72.43600.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.06350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-16.67%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 arson62.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-81.82%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-71.43%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.230.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202413
May 20244
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 20249
December 20232
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
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 9QN 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. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Chatteris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Platt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ouseley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Vincent Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1