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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7DL

MANTON DRIVE, LU2 7DL, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7DL 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 7DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7DL, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

MANTON DRIVE, LU2 7DL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.54133.33%
Other crime23.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.01-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-57.14%
Other crime11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 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 behaviour79.0575.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.02300.00%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Public order11.510.00%

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 offences33.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.53-28.57%
Public order12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In February 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 offences77.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5233.33%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.530.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.010.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences57.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.520.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Midhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Graham Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1