LU1 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 2SG

LU1 2SG, Luton has recorded a total of 394 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.35 per 1,000 population. This LU1 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 2SG, encompassing approximately 8499 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-30.99% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-34.72% decrease)

LU1 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 63
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29

LU1 2SG 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 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9846.35-30.99%
Anti-social behaviour6311.5323.53%
Shoplifting477.41-34.72%
Criminal damage and arson345.53112.50%
Public order344.00-5.56%
Vehicle crime314.0072.22%
Drugs233.650.00%
Other theft212.7131.25%
Theft from the person132.4744.44%
Burglary131.53-18.75%
Robbery91.5312.50%
Possession of weapons41.06-33.33%
Other crime30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14249.4116.39%
Shoplifting7216.7141.18%
Anti-social behaviour518.4759.38%
Public order366.00-2.70%
Drugs234.2435.29%
Vehicle crime182.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.12-11.11%
Other theft161.88-15.79%
Burglary161.8845.45%
Theft from the person91.88-18.18%
Robbery81.060.00%
Other crime60.9450.00%
Possession of weapons60.71-14.29%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12241.186.09%
Shoplifting5114.3513.33%
Public order376.002.78%
Anti-social behaviour324.35-54.29%
Other theft193.76-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson182.2428.57%
Drugs172.12-29.17%
Vehicle crime122.00-47.83%
Burglary111.4157.14%
Theft from the person111.29-35.29%
Robbery81.29-11.11%
Possession of weapons70.94-30.00%
Other crime40.82-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11547.88-19.58%
Anti-social behaviour7013.5318.64%
Shoplifting458.24-2.17%
Public order365.29-7.69%
Other theft314.24-11.43%
Drugs243.65-11.11%
Vehicle crime232.829.52%
Theft from the person172.71-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson142.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons101.6542.86%
Robbery91.18-10.00%
Burglary71.06-41.67%
Other crime50.82-54.55%
Bicycle theft10.59-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14353.7725.44%
Anti-social behaviour5916.8228.26%
Shoplifting466.94-23.33%
Public order395.4111.43%
Other theft354.5959.09%
Drugs274.1250.00%
Vehicle crime213.1823.53%
Criminal damage and arson212.470.00%
Theft from the person212.4740.00%
Burglary122.47-7.69%
Other crime111.41450.00%
Robbery101.29233.33%
Possession of weapons71.1840.00%
Bicycle theft50.8225.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11444.120.88%
Shoplifting6013.4157.89%
Anti-social behaviour467.06-20.69%
Public order355.410.00%
Other theft224.12-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson212.59-12.50%
Drugs182.47-18.18%
Vehicle crime172.1254.55%
Theft from the person152.007.14%
Burglary131.768.33%
Possession of weapons51.53-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.5933.33%
Robbery30.47-70.00%
Other crime20.35-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11344.4714.14%
Anti-social behaviour5813.29-13.43%
Shoplifting386.82-17.39%
Public order354.47-5.41%
Criminal damage and arson244.129.09%
Other theft232.829.52%
Drugs222.71-24.14%
Theft from the person142.59-12.50%
Burglary121.65-7.69%
Vehicle crime111.41-8.33%
Robbery101.29100.00%
Other crime81.1814.29%
Possession of weapons70.9475.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9944.82-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour6711.6526.42%
Shoplifting467.8864.29%
Public order375.415.71%
Drugs294.3561.11%
Criminal damage and arson223.4129.41%
Other theft212.59-22.22%
Theft from the person162.470.00%
Burglary131.88-18.75%
Vehicle crime121.53-7.69%
Other crime71.4140.00%
Robbery50.8266.67%
Possession of weapons40.59100.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12943.068.40%
Anti-social behaviour5315.1820.45%
Public order356.24-7.89%
Shoplifting284.120.00%
Other theft273.29-18.18%
Drugs183.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.12-10.53%
Theft from the person162.00-27.27%
Burglary161.8860.00%
Vehicle crime131.88-18.75%
Other crime51.5325.00%
Bicycle theft40.59-20.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11943.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour4414.004.76%
Public order385.1822.58%
Other theft334.4722.22%
Shoplifting283.8821.74%
Drugs243.2933.33%
Theft from the person222.8283.33%
Criminal damage and arson192.59-17.39%
Vehicle crime162.246.67%
Burglary101.88-23.08%
Bicycle theft51.18400.00%
Possession of weapons50.5925.00%
Other crime40.59300.00%
Robbery30.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10237.41-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour4212.00-30.00%
Public order314.9419.23%
Other theft273.6512.50%
Criminal damage and arson233.184.55%
Shoplifting232.71-41.03%
Drugs182.7112.50%
Vehicle crime152.12-16.67%
Burglary131.76-31.58%
Theft from the person121.530.00%
Robbery61.4150.00%
Possession of weapons40.71-20.00%
Other crime10.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11142.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour6013.060.00%
Shoplifting397.060.00%
Public order264.590.00%
Other theft243.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.820.00%
Burglary192.590.00%
Vehicle crime182.240.00%
Drugs162.120.00%
Theft from the person121.880.00%
Possession of weapons51.410.00%
Other crime50.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 645 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202451
July 202432
June 202470
May 202459
April 202446
March 202458
February 202467
January 202453
December 202344
November 202342
October 202360

A total of 259 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202417
June 202424
May 202427
April 202418
March 202422
February 202429
January 202418
December 202324
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 299 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202419
June 202431
May 202435
April 202422
March 202423
February 202421
January 202427
December 202333
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 178 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202411
June 202417
May 202421
April 202415
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202322
November 202312
October 202312

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 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024142
July 2024122
June 2024115
May 2024143
April 2024114
March 2024113
February 202499
January 2024129
December 2023119
November 2023102
October 2023111

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 202412
June 202423
May 202421
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 251 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202416
July 202418
June 202414
May 202421
April 202421
March 202424
February 202422
January 202417
December 202319
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 419 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
July 202437
June 202436
May 202439
April 202435
March 202435
February 202437
January 202435
December 202338
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
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 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 523 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202472
July 202451
June 202445
May 202446
April 202460
March 202438
February 202446
January 202428
December 202328
November 202323
October 202339

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 2SG 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
    Total35
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. 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. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mill Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Guildford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Silver Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Collingdon Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1