ROMAN ROAD, LU4 9SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9SE

ROMAN ROAD, LU4 9SE, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9SE 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 9SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9SE, encompassing approximately 7240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU4 9SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Morgan Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chester Mews with total crimes: 3

ROMAN ROAD, LU4 9SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.35-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.55-60.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.38200.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-62.50%
Other theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9314.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Public order10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.93250.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.8733.33%
Vehicle crime51.66150.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.76-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.017.69%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4150.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Public order20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.45-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.80150.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.59-6.67%
Vehicle crime31.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.6617.65%
Drugs42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-55.56%
Public order30.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-50.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202315
November 202320
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Morgan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Chester Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Juniper Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Platt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Humberstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oakley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1