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 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4GB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 355 crimes and a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU5 4GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Bramley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Stokers Close with total crimes: 1

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences410.86100.00%
Shoplifting42.29-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-33.33%
Other theft42.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.14100.00%
Vehicle crime53.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-60.00%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.5766.67%
Public order42.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-72.73%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.290.00%
Shoplifting36.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.720.00%
Shoplifting76.290.00%
Other theft34.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Bramley Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Stokers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ludun Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parrott Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Florence Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Ridgeway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1