STIRLING DRIVE, LU2 0GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0GD

STIRLING DRIVE, LU2 0GD, Luton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.32 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0GD 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 0GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0GD, encompassing approximately 1151 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 0GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 17
  • B653 with total crimes: 17
  • Kimpton Road with total crimes: 11

STIRLING DRIVE, LU2 0GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2457.32-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences1620.84128.57%
Anti-social behaviour813.90100.00%
Other theft66.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.21-20.00%
Robbery33.470.00%
Public order32.61-25.00%
Drugs12.610.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2546.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences721.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.08150.00%
Public order44.3433.33%
Other theft43.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-60.00%
Theft from the person23.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Burglary11.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2549.5031.58%
Anti-social behaviour1021.71-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences108.68-28.57%
Public order38.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.61-60.00%
Burglary21.74-33.33%
Other theft21.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1960.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences1416.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.16225.00%
Vehicle crime611.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.210.00%
Other theft44.340.00%
Burglary33.47200.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Other crime12.610.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1942.55-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences1016.5025.00%
Vehicle crime88.6833.33%
Other theft46.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-42.86%
Public order23.470.00%
Burglary11.74-80.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2249.504.76%
Violence and sexual offences819.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime66.0820.00%
Burglary55.210.00%
Other theft44.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.47-33.33%
Other crime11.740.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2147.7623.53%
Anti-social behaviour1018.2466.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.6833.33%
Burglary56.950.00%
Vehicle crime54.34-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.34-50.00%
Robbery22.610.00%
Other crime11.740.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1751.246.25%
Vehicle crime914.76-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.21-25.00%
Burglary55.2166.67%
Public order54.34400.00%
Other theft34.3450.00%
Theft from the person12.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1652.98-15.79%
Vehicle crime1213.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.42140.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.42700.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.9533.33%
Burglary33.47-50.00%
Other crime22.610.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Public order11.74-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1939.955.56%
Public order616.5020.00%
Burglary65.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2166.67%
Vehicle crime34.34-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6150.00%
Other theft22.61-50.00%
Theft from the person11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1838.21-14.29%
Public order515.63400.00%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Other theft44.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-60.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2146.030.00%
Other theft1018.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.340.00%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Burglary44.340.00%
Public order13.470.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202425
June 202419
May 202419
April 202422
March 202421
February 202417
January 202416
December 202319
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armstrong Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
  • 2. B653
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kimpton Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Gipsy Lane
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ketton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1