GAYLAND AVENUE, LU2 0RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0RR

GAYLAND AVENUE, LU2 0RR, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0RR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 0RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0RR, encompassing approximately 3274 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 0RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Leygreen Close with total crimes: 2
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 2

GAYLAND AVENUE, LU2 0RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41400.00%
Vehicle crime43.05100.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53150.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8012.50%
Vehicle crime52.7566.67%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7233.33%
Public order32.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In February 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 offences76.11-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.14400.00%
Vehicle crime41.53-20.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.02120.00%
Vehicle crime53.3666.67%
Public order21.53100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8950.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Other theft31.530.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.800.00%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leygreen Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Harrowden Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Eaton Valley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blaydon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1