LINKS WAY, LU2 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7AJ

LINKS WAY, LU2 7AJ, Luton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7AJ, encompassing approximately 1276 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7AJ area, explore the LU2 7AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lancaster Avenue with total crimes: 1

LINKS WAY, LU2 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.480.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.26-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.13200.00%
Other crime12.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.180.00%
Vehicle crime37.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-85.71%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.610.00%
Theft from the person15.480.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.350.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs34.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.35-66.67%
Other crime11.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.70200.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.0550.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.350.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson 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 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lancaster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kelling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1