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

Overview of Crime in LU5 4LG

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4LG, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4LG, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 3

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.020.00%
Other theft42.5133.33%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.5325.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.5433.33%
Public order42.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.07500.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.0212.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.52300.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5314.29%
Other theft24.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.53600.00%
Public order43.5133.33%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.020.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences511.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Vehicle crime32.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0575.00%
Vehicle crime53.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-25.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour49.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0133.33%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Theft from the person21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.03-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-62.50%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.020.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calcutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Wimple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Skimpot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1