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

Overview of Crime in LU2 0RD

DURHAM ROAD, LU2 0RD, Luton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0RD 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 0RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0RD, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 0RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 17
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blaydon Road with total crimes: 2

DURHAM ROAD, LU2 0RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.82214.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.35150.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7816.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences117.2210.00%
Vehicle crime63.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3542.86%
Public order32.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.0233.33%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 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 offences96.35-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.82220.00%
Burglary54.6266.67%
Vehicle crime51.4425.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6225.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75-42.86%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Bicycle theft22.020.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 202416
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armstrong Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
  • 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. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ketton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1