OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7BT

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7BT, Luton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7BT, encompassing approximately 2518 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)

LU2 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • A6 with total crimes: 1

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-81.82%
Other theft10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.35120.00%
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.9725.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

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 offences55.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences43.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95166.67%
Public order33.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.97-25.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.940.00%
Burglary43.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.180.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 7BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1