WESTLECOTE GARDENS, LU2 7DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7DR

WESTLECOTE GARDENS, LU2 7DR, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7DR 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 7DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7DR, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7DR area, explore the LU2 7DR 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 (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3

WESTLECOTE GARDENS, LU2 7DR 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 offences510.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.0783.33%
Other theft26.150.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

In June 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 offences510.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.8033.33%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In March 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 offences55.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80-50.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.63233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.5933.33%
Public order22.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences37.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.63-20.00%
Other theft34.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.590.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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 7DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 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. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1