HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 0EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0EW

HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 0EW, Luton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 0EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0EW, encompassing approximately 6370 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

LU2 0EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5
  • Tower Way with total crimes: 5

HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 0EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.854.76%
Anti-social behaviour83.4533.33%
Vehicle crime51.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.78300.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.69-36.36%
Vehicle crime73.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-45.45%
Other theft30.940.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Public order30.47-50.00%
Burglary20.47-75.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.0322.22%
Anti-social behaviour115.18-15.38%
Vehicle crime91.7350.00%
Burglary81.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-14.29%
Public order60.94100.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.36-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour134.2418.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.04-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.10-14.29%
Burglary40.940.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.09135.71%
Criminal damage and arson125.1871.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.8810.00%
Vehicle crime71.7375.00%
Public order51.10-50.00%
Other theft40.78-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.20150.00%
Public order101.57233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.57250.00%
Other theft51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-33.33%
Burglary30.63-70.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.850.00%
Burglary103.30400.00%
Vehicle crime61.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-20.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.16-30.00%
Vehicle crime83.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-58.33%
Public order40.78300.00%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.5257.89%
Criminal damage and arson124.7150.00%
Vehicle crime61.88100.00%
Other theft60.9420.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.01-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.98166.67%
Other theft51.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7825.00%
Public order40.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9111.11%
Drugs43.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Burglary30.47-40.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.830.00%
Drugs72.200.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202433
June 202427
May 202433
April 202414
March 202421
February 202421
January 202430
December 202319
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Winch Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tower Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Moulton Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Crescent Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hart Hill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1