LU4 9TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU4 9TR

LU4 9TR, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This LU4 9TR 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 9TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU4 9TR, encompassing approximately 1052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU4 9TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosedale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Harry Scott Court with total crimes: 3
  • Lidgate Close with total crimes: 2

LU4 9TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.7050.00%
Bicycle theft12.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-77.78%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 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 offences919.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Public order21.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.31100.00%
Public order45.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8050.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.55-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-50.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.75-42.86%
Public order13.800.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime16.650.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.6050.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences57.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.41-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.800.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.860.00%
Vehicle crime415.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.800.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rosedale Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harry Scott Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lidgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Progress Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Daisy Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1