LUTON ROAD, LU5 4GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4GB

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4GB, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4GB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4GB, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4GB area, explore the LU5 4GB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU5 4GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Bramley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 2

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.43-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour47.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.29-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.72171.43%
Anti-social behaviour310.86-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.14-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.00-33.33%
Public order22.290.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.430.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.86-70.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-75.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.43400.00%
Shoplifting85.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.2914.29%
Shoplifting64.570.00%
Public order23.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.29133.33%
Shoplifting64.0050.00%
Vehicle crime23.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-33.33%
Other theft11.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-25.00%
Public order21.71100.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Shoplifting11.71-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.860.00%
Shoplifting42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Other theft42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4GB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bramley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Eastern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Florence Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parrott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1