GEORGE STREET, LU1 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 2AL

GEORGE STREET, LU1 2AL, Luton has recorded a total of 371 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.14 per 1,000 population. This LU1 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 2AL, encompassing approximately 6852 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 2AL area, explore the LU1 2AL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU1 2AL area, visit the LU1 2AL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-27.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-34.72% decrease)

LU1 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 63
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29

GEORGE STREET, LU1 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9854.14-27.41%
Anti-social behaviour5514.3019.57%
Shoplifting478.03-34.72%
Public order366.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.2593.75%
Vehicle crime244.5220.00%
Drugs223.5010.00%
Other theft203.2111.11%
Theft from the person132.9218.18%
Burglary101.90-37.50%
Robbery81.46-11.11%
Possession of weapons31.17-50.00%
Other crime30.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13560.4212.50%
Shoplifting7219.7038.46%
Anti-social behaviour4610.5148.39%
Public order366.71-12.20%
Drugs205.2533.33%
Vehicle crime202.9253.85%
Other theft182.92-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.63-11.11%
Burglary162.3460.00%
Theft from the person112.34-15.38%
Robbery91.6112.50%
Other crime61.3150.00%
Possession of weapons60.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.8850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12051.523.45%
Shoplifting5217.518.33%
Public order417.5917.14%
Anti-social behaviour315.98-49.18%
Other theft204.52-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson182.9220.00%
Drugs152.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime132.19-31.58%
Theft from the person131.90-23.53%
Burglary101.9025.00%
Robbery81.46-11.11%
Possession of weapons61.17-40.00%
Other crime40.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11658.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour6116.9319.61%
Shoplifting488.904.35%
Public order357.01-10.26%
Other theft345.110.00%
Drugs244.96-7.69%
Vehicle crime193.50-20.83%
Theft from the person172.77-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson152.48-34.78%
Possession of weapons102.1925.00%
Robbery91.46-10.00%
Burglary81.31-20.00%
Other crime51.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14566.5526.09%
Anti-social behaviour5121.1634.21%
Shoplifting467.44-23.33%
Public order396.71-2.50%
Other theft345.6941.67%
Drugs264.9644.44%
Vehicle crime243.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson233.5027.78%
Theft from the person233.3643.75%
Burglary103.36-28.57%
Other crime101.46233.33%
Robbery101.4666.67%
Possession of weapons81.4633.33%
Bicycle theft71.17-30.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11556.334.55%
Shoplifting6016.7857.89%
Public order408.768.11%
Anti-social behaviour385.84-35.59%
Other theft245.55-20.00%
Drugs183.50-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson182.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime182.6350.00%
Theft from the person162.63-5.88%
Burglary142.3427.27%
Bicycle theft102.04150.00%
Possession of weapons61.46-25.00%
Robbery60.88-45.45%
Other crime30.88-62.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11057.2123.60%
Anti-social behaviour5916.05-9.23%
Shoplifting388.61-19.15%
Public order375.552.78%
Other theft305.4042.86%
Drugs264.38-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson213.7916.67%
Theft from the person173.06-5.56%
Vehicle crime122.489.09%
Robbery111.75175.00%
Burglary111.610.00%
Possession of weapons81.61100.00%
Other crime81.1733.33%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8952.83-28.80%
Anti-social behaviour6512.9927.45%
Shoplifting479.4967.86%
Public order366.86-7.69%
Drugs285.25133.33%
Other theft214.09-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.06-10.00%
Theft from the person182.63-5.26%
Vehicle crime112.63-15.38%
Burglary111.61-31.25%
Other crime61.6150.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Robbery40.58100.00%
Possession of weapons40.5833.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12553.413.31%
Anti-social behaviour5118.2430.77%
Public order397.440.00%
Other theft305.69-9.09%
Shoplifting284.38-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson204.090.00%
Theft from the person192.92-9.52%
Burglary162.77100.00%
Vehicle crime132.34-27.78%
Drugs121.90-47.83%
Bicycle theft41.75-33.33%
Other crime40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.58-40.00%
Robbery20.44-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12154.1415.24%
Public order3917.6621.88%
Anti-social behaviour395.69-7.14%
Other theft335.6910.00%
Shoplifting294.8226.09%
Drugs234.2335.29%
Theft from the person213.3661.54%
Criminal damage and arson203.06-9.09%
Vehicle crime182.9220.00%
Burglary82.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.17-14.29%
Robbery50.88-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.7325.00%
Other crime40.73300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10548.01-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour4215.32-28.81%
Public order326.13-3.03%
Other theft304.67-3.23%
Shoplifting234.38-42.50%
Criminal damage and arson223.36-4.35%
Drugs173.210.00%
Vehicle crime152.48-16.67%
Theft from the person132.198.33%
Burglary121.90-29.41%
Bicycle theft71.75250.00%
Robbery61.0250.00%
Possession of weapons40.88-20.00%
Other crime10.58-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12356.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour5917.950.00%
Shoplifting408.610.00%
Public order335.840.00%
Other theft314.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.520.00%
Vehicle crime183.360.00%
Burglary172.630.00%
Drugs172.480.00%
Theft from the person122.480.00%
Possession of weapons51.750.00%
Other crime50.730.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 597 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202446
July 202431
June 202461
May 202451
April 202438
March 202459
February 202465
January 202451
December 202339
November 202342
October 202359

A total of 248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202415
June 202424
May 202426
April 202418
March 202426
February 202428
January 202412
December 202323
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 325 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202420
June 202434
May 202434
April 202424
March 202430
February 202421
January 202430
December 202333
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 202417
May 202423
April 202416
March 202417
February 202418
January 202419
December 202321
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 1402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024135
July 2024120
June 2024116
May 2024145
April 2024115
March 2024110
February 202489
January 2024125
December 2023121
November 2023105
October 2023123

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202413
June 202419
May 202424
April 202418
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 202318
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
July 202418
June 202415
May 202423
April 202418
March 202421
February 202418
January 202420
December 202320
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 443 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
July 202441
June 202435
May 202439
April 202440
March 202437
February 202436
January 202439
December 202339
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414
March 202411
February 202411
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 530 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202472
July 202452
June 202448
May 202446
April 202460
March 202438
February 202447
January 202428
December 202329
November 202323
October 202340

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total63
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1