HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0DB

HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DB, Luton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0DB, encompassing approximately 6563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 0DB area, explore the LU2 0DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LU2 0DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 7
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5

HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.08-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour63.500.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Burglary40.61100.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.16-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-37.50%
Public order30.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.2733.33%
Public order71.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime50.76150.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.4940.00%
Vehicle crime62.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9166.67%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03-47.37%
Vehicle crime61.5250.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.30100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.5535.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.72-30.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.25122.22%
Other theft43.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-20.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-77.78%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Drugs40.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft30.46-25.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.947.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-66.67%
Other theft40.760.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Burglary10.46-87.50%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.290.00%
Burglary82.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202426
May 202428
April 20247
March 202414
February 202410
January 202419
December 202314
November 202320
October 20239
September 202321
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
July 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239
September 202315
August 20235
July 202315

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 0DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Charles Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Winch Street
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cherry Tree Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Alice Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pomfret Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Treetop Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hart Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Abbey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Exton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Moreton Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bloomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turners Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Preston Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dorel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. High Town Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tower Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1