RINGWOOD ROAD, LU2 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7BG

RINGWOOD ROAD, LU2 7BG, Luton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7BG, encompassing approximately 3348 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2
  • Furze Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wickmere Close with total crimes: 2

RINGWOOD ROAD, LU2 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-50.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 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 offences64.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.58-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4860.00%
Public order12.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8866.67%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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 offences42.9933.33%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.58-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary74.180.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.180.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20237

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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

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 7BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Furze Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Haycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dovedale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1