ST MATTHEWS CLOSE, LU2 0NQ, Luton has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0NQ 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 0NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0NQ, encompassing approximately 7270 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 11.97 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 4.54 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.44 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.55 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.55 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.14 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.14 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 13.34 | -18.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.13 | -35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.03 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.24 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.10 | -41.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.96 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.55 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.55 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.61 | 8.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.09 | 17.24% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.68 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.65 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.38 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.38 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.96 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 16.23 | -38.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.68 | 81.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.99 | -6.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.93 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.24 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.96 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 18.43 | 17.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 7.57 | -27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.20 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.06 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.38 | -52.63% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.96 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.55 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.55 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 18.98 | 95.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.46 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.03 | 111.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.61 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.51 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.96 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.83 | -64.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.69 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.55 | -70.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.41 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 13.75 | -4.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.30 | 1300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 1.93 | -47.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.65 | 37.50% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.51 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.41 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.28 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.28 | 100.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 13.20 | -26.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.16 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.24 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.24 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.10 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.10 | -53.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 16.64 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.68 | 43.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.16 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.06 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.65 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.24 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.10 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.96 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 13.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.85 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.20 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.38 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.38 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.96 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.96 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.83 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 12.38 | -34.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.85 | -45.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.79 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.10 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.83 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.69 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.14 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 16.51 | -15.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 5.91 | -7.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.30 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.38 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.38 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.10 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.69 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.69 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.14 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 22.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 7.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 33 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 0NQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |