TAUNTON AVENUE, LU2 0LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0LL

TAUNTON AVENUE, LU2 0LL, Luton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0LL 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 0LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0LL, encompassing approximately 5154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 0LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Way with total crimes: 5
  • Walcot Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Tree Close with total crimes: 2

TAUNTON AVENUE, LU2 0LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences124.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.33200.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.75100.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.18100.00%
Public order43.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-62.50%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.55300.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2760.00%
Vehicle crime51.55150.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-54.55%
Other theft20.970.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
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 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.49-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.85-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.52500.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.0445.45%
Burglary33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.27-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Public order20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.0150.00%
Vehicle crime72.910.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202420
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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