DURHAM ROAD, LU2 0RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0RB

DURHAM ROAD, LU2 0RB, Luton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0RB 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 0RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0RB, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 0RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Way with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blaydon Road with total crimes: 2

DURHAM ROAD, LU2 0RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9645.45%
Vehicle crime33.67-40.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9637.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.52500.00%
Vehicle crime51.3866.67%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.8466.67%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8866.67%
Vehicle crime63.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38300.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-25.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.05-7.69%
Vehicle crime42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.73-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour42.98300.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-20.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8691.67%
Burglary65.28200.00%
Vehicle crime51.3866.67%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7333.33%
Vehicle crime32.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.440.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412
February 202413
January 202423
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tower Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blaydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Durham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Farnley Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hart Hill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cowridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ketton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1