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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7BY

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7BY, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7BY, encompassing approximately 3025 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7BY area, explore the LU2 7BY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU2 7BY area, visit the LU2 7BY House Prices

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: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Broadacres with total crimes: 2
  • Furze Close with total crimes: 2

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7BY 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.65-28.57%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.33-83.33%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.94500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Other theft31.320.00%
Shoplifting20.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5983.33%
Shoplifting63.64-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.22233.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.61-45.45%
Other theft51.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9183.33%
Other theft63.64-14.29%
Shoplifting61.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.22-21.74%
Other theft75.9575.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.31100.00%
Vehicle crime41.98300.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.579.52%
Other theft47.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.8961.54%
Violence and sexual offences66.9450.00%
Drugs21.980.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.58333.33%
Vehicle crime44.3033.33%
Burglary41.32-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.620.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.320.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 202420
April 20246
March 202418
February 202423
January 202421
December 202313
November 20233
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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
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 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Furze Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sherborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1