SHERBORNE AVENUE, LU2 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7BD

SHERBORNE AVENUE, LU2 7BD, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.29 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7BD, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LU2 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2
  • Wickmere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sherborne Avenue with total crimes: 1

SHERBORNE AVENUE, LU2 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-50.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 behaviour77.3016.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.56-33.33%
Public order31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.190.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.750.00%
Public order22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 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 offences43.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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 offences54.020.00%
Public order41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.380.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84-16.67%
Burglary51.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83100.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.21-33.33%
Burglary52.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-75.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.290.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 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

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

  • 1. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1