YORK STREET, LU2 0HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0HA

YORK STREET, LU2 0HA, Luton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0HA 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 0HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0HA, encompassing approximately 6929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

LU2 0HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6

YORK STREET, LU2 0HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.403.85%
Anti-social behaviour243.9060.00%
Public order53.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.72-37.50%
Drugs30.72-25.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.40-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.75-51.61%
Vehicle crime82.16-27.27%
Public order71.15-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-37.50%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Theft from the person40.58100.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Other theft30.43-57.14%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.4617.65%
Anti-social behaviour315.7714.81%
Vehicle crime114.47-8.33%
Public order91.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.30-20.00%
Other theft71.15-22.22%
Burglary71.01133.33%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.87-35.85%
Anti-social behaviour274.91107.69%
Vehicle crime123.90-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.73-28.57%
Other theft91.4428.57%
Public order61.30-33.33%
Burglary30.870.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5317.7535.90%
Criminal damage and arson147.65250.00%
Vehicle crime132.028.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.88-31.58%
Public order91.88-50.00%
Other theft71.300.00%
Drugs41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons40.58300.00%
Theft from the person30.5850.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-83.33%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.6372.73%
Public order182.74125.00%
Vehicle crime122.6071.43%
Other theft71.73-30.00%
Robbery61.01500.00%
Bicycle theft60.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Burglary40.58-60.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Drugs20.43-77.78%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.99-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour113.75-8.33%
Other theft101.5925.00%
Burglary101.44900.00%
Drugs91.4450.00%
Public order81.30166.67%
Vehicle crime71.15-12.50%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.11-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour123.900.00%
Other theft81.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.15-57.14%
Drugs60.8750.00%
Theft from the person30.870.00%
Public order30.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7252.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.020.00%
Other theft101.7366.67%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Public order60.87-40.00%
Burglary50.8725.00%
Drugs40.72-20.00%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.70-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.6171.43%
Criminal damage and arson121.73140.00%
Public order101.7342.86%
Other theft61.440.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-14.29%
Drugs50.870.00%
Robbery40.72300.00%
Burglary40.5833.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.97-39.53%
Anti-social behaviour73.75-61.11%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Drugs50.72-50.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.30-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour186.21-10.00%
Drugs102.6011.11%
Vehicle crime71.44-46.15%
Public order71.010.00%
Other theft61.01-53.85%
Burglary50.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.930.00%
Vehicle crime132.890.00%
Other theft131.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.880.00%
Drugs91.590.00%
Public order71.300.00%
Burglary61.010.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202440
June 202434
May 202453
April 202439
March 202426
February 202427
January 202438
December 202325
November 202326
October 202343
September 202348

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 202418
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202431
June 202427
May 202413
April 202419
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 20237
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Moulton Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hucklesby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Luton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Crescent Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hart Hill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1