RUTLAND CRESCENT, LU2 0RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0RG

RUTLAND CRESCENT, LU2 0RG, Luton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0RG 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 0RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0RG, encompassing approximately 3221 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 0RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4

RUTLAND CRESCENT, LU2 0RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.52200.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.17400.00%
Vehicle crime51.5566.67%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.79250.00%
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2440.00%
Vehicle crime74.35133.33%
Shoplifting42.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6211.11%
Other theft43.100.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences99.00-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.7933.33%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.38-42.11%
Vehicle crime43.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.35216.67%
Burglary65.90100.00%
Vehicle crime61.8650.00%
Shoplifting41.86-20.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1420.00%
Shoplifting51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.90-50.00%
Shoplifting51.55400.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.900.00%
Bicycle theft23.100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 202419
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
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 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armstrong Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blaydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Durham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Farnley Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ketton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Luton Dunstable Busway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1