MANTON DRIVE, LU2 7DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7DH

MANTON DRIVE, LU2 7DH, Luton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7DH 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 7DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7DH, encompassing approximately 2136 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3

MANTON DRIVE, LU2 7DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-40.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.700.00%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6233.33%
Vehicle crime41.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

In April 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 offences33.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.1533.33%
Drugs31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In January 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 offences47.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-20.00%
Other crime11.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.3433.33%
Other crime21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.150.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fountains Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1