ABBEY DRIVE, LU2 0LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0LQ

ABBEY DRIVE, LU2 0LQ, Luton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0LQ 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 0LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0LQ, encompassing approximately 5702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 0LQ 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

ABBEY DRIVE, LU2 0LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.9641.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-71.43%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.26-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour72.10133.33%
Public order41.230.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3113.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.9820.00%
Public order41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-70.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7566.67%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3850.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Public order40.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences64.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.0533.33%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Public order20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.86-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.26-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour62.63500.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.7991.67%
Burglary34.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.91-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.10300.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-71.43%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9162.50%
Vehicle crime72.28600.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.730.00%
Vehicle crime61.580.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202417
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 202415
January 202423
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

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 0LQ 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. Walcot Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blaydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Highover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Cowridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1