HARROWDEN ROAD, LU2 0SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0SP

HARROWDEN ROAD, LU2 0SP, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0SP 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 0SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0SP, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU2 0SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Leygreen Close with total crimes: 2

HARROWDEN ROAD, LU2 0SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-55.56%
Public order31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4650.00%
Shoplifting43.360.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24150.00%
Other theft51.86150.00%
Shoplifting41.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences68.2020.00%
Vehicle crime52.24400.00%
Shoplifting51.8625.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.970.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.61-16.67%
Public order11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.34-45.45%
Vehicle crime32.24-57.14%
Other theft21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.58266.67%
Vehicle crime74.10250.00%
Public order22.610.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-84.62%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson139.321200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 202313
October 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
September 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 3. Leygreen Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harrowden Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Eaton Valley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Porlock Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mistletoe Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1