EXTON AVENUE, LU2 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0LH

EXTON AVENUE, LU2 0LH, Luton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0LH 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 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0LH, encompassing approximately 5397 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 0LH area, explore the LU2 0LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU2 0LH area, visit the LU2 0LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU2 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Tower Way with total crimes: 5
  • Kenneth Road with total crimes: 4

EXTON AVENUE, LU2 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.8520.00%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.009.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-37.50%
Public order40.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9337.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.04700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.52166.67%
Public order41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.15-66.67%
Other theft30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.78-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.088.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.41400.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.89-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-83.33%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8210.00%
Vehicle crime62.04500.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.85300.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tower Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kenneth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hartsfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walcot Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Highover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cowridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1