BLANDFORD AVENUE, LU2 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7AX

BLANDFORD AVENUE, LU2 7AX, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7AX 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 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7AX, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 7AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2

BLANDFORD AVENUE, LU2 7AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-33.33%
Public order41.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences63.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 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 offences44.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.70-25.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5175.00%
Public order42.10300.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.70-42.86%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7116.67%
Burglary42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-40.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-87.50%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.0060.00%
Public order32.4050.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sherborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hancock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dovedale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1