HEMINGFORD DRIVE, LU2 7BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7BA

HEMINGFORD DRIVE, LU2 7BA, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.38 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7BA 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 7BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7BA, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 7BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2
  • Sherborne Avenue with total crimes: 1

HEMINGFORD DRIVE, LU2 7BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.1475.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-33.33%
Public order41.50300.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences64.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.63-20.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5166.67%
Public order41.88300.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01-25.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.14-33.33%
Burglary41.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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 offences66.01-25.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.010.00%
Public order33.010.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

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

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September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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August 20247
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

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May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sherborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Haycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1