LU1 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 2QD

LU1 2QD, Luton has recorded a total of 431 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.72 per 1,000 population. This LU1 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 2QD, encompassing approximately 7877 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-27.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (30.43% increase)

LU1 2QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 63
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29

LU1 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10054.72-27.54%
Shoplifting8012.70-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour6010.1630.43%
Public order377.62-5.13%
Criminal damage and arson354.70118.75%
Vehicle crime334.4483.33%
Drugs234.190.00%
Other theft212.9231.25%
Theft from the person122.6720.00%
Burglary121.52-25.00%
Robbery91.52-10.00%
Possession of weapons41.14-33.33%
Other crime30.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13859.796.98%
Shoplifting12517.5273.61%
Anti-social behaviour4615.8748.39%
Public order395.84-2.50%
Drugs234.9535.29%
Vehicle crime182.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.29-11.11%
Other theft162.03-20.00%
Burglary162.0377.78%
Robbery102.0325.00%
Theft from the person101.27-9.09%
Other crime61.2750.00%
Possession of weapons60.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12948.4913.16%
Shoplifting7216.389.09%
Public order409.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.08-48.33%
Other theft203.94-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson182.5438.46%
Drugs172.29-26.09%
Vehicle crime152.16-31.82%
Theft from the person111.90-35.29%
Burglary91.4028.57%
Robbery81.14-11.11%
Possession of weapons61.02-40.00%
Other crime40.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11452.81-17.99%
Shoplifting6614.4715.79%
Anti-social behaviour608.385.26%
Public order407.622.56%
Other theft275.08-20.59%
Drugs233.43-20.69%
Vehicle crime222.924.76%
Theft from the person172.79-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson132.16-38.10%
Possession of weapons101.6542.86%
Robbery91.270.00%
Burglary71.14-41.67%
Other crime60.89-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13958.5214.88%
Anti-social behaviour5717.6539.02%
Shoplifting577.24-8.06%
Public order397.248.33%
Other theft344.9554.55%
Drugs294.3261.11%
Vehicle crime213.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.670.00%
Theft from the person212.6761.54%
Burglary122.6720.00%
Other crime101.52150.00%
Robbery91.27125.00%
Possession of weapons71.1440.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12147.869.01%
Shoplifting6215.3644.19%
Anti-social behaviour417.87-28.07%
Public order365.2016.13%
Other theft224.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.79-19.23%
Drugs182.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime152.2950.00%
Theft from the person131.90-7.14%
Burglary101.6525.00%
Bicycle theft51.2766.67%
Possession of weapons50.63-37.50%
Other crime40.63-20.00%
Robbery40.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11147.4815.62%
Anti-social behaviour5714.09-17.39%
Shoplifting437.24-24.56%
Public order315.46-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson263.9418.18%
Drugs243.30-11.11%
Other theft223.05-4.35%
Theft from the person142.79-6.67%
Robbery121.78200.00%
Vehicle crime101.52-9.09%
Possession of weapons81.27100.00%
Burglary81.02-20.00%
Other crime51.02-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9649.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour6912.1930.19%
Shoplifting578.7639.02%
Public order397.245.41%
Drugs274.9580.00%
Other theft233.43-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson222.9246.67%
Theft from the person152.79-11.76%
Vehicle crime111.90-15.38%
Burglary101.40-37.50%
Other crime71.2716.67%
Bicycle theft40.8933.33%
Robbery40.5133.33%
Possession of weapons40.51100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12847.738.47%
Anti-social behaviour5316.2523.26%
Shoplifting416.7313.89%
Public order375.20-7.50%
Other theft274.70-15.62%
Theft from the person173.43-15.00%
Burglary162.1677.78%
Criminal damage and arson152.03-25.00%
Drugs151.90-34.78%
Vehicle crime131.90-13.33%
Other crime61.65100.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11847.2313.46%
Anti-social behaviour4314.9819.44%
Public order405.4625.00%
Shoplifting365.0828.57%
Other theft324.5714.29%
Drugs234.0627.78%
Theft from the person202.9253.85%
Criminal damage and arson202.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime152.5415.38%
Burglary91.90-30.77%
Bicycle theft51.14150.00%
Possession of weapons50.630.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Robbery30.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10441.13-4.59%
Anti-social behaviour3613.20-40.98%
Public order324.5714.29%
Other theft284.0627.27%
Shoplifting283.55-37.78%
Criminal damage and arson253.5519.05%
Drugs183.1712.50%
Burglary132.29-23.53%
Vehicle crime131.65-27.78%
Theft from the person131.658.33%
Robbery61.6550.00%
Possession of weapons50.7625.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10946.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour6113.840.00%
Shoplifting457.740.00%
Public order285.710.00%
Other theft223.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.790.00%
Vehicle crime182.670.00%
Burglary172.290.00%
Drugs162.160.00%
Theft from the person122.030.00%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Other crime40.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 202440
June 202440
May 202439
April 202436
March 202431
February 202439
January 202437
December 202340
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 202415
June 202422
May 202421
April 202415
March 202410
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 1407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 2024138
July 2024129
June 2024114
May 2024139
April 2024121
March 2024111
February 202496
January 2024128
December 2023118
November 2023104
October 2023109

A total of 614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202446
July 202431
June 202460
May 202457
April 202441
March 202457
February 202469
January 202453
December 202343
November 202336
October 202361

A total of 256 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202417
June 202423
May 202429
April 202418
March 202424
February 202427
January 202415
December 202323
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 294 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202420
June 202427
May 202434
April 202422
March 202422
February 202423
January 202427
December 202332
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202417
May 202421
April 202413
March 202414
February 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202421
April 202421
March 202426
February 202422
January 202415
December 202320
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 712 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 2024125
July 202472
June 202466
May 202457
April 202462
March 202443
February 202457
January 202441
December 202336
November 202328
October 202345

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 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 2QD 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. Supermarket
    Total48
    Shoplifting39
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1