LANGHAM CLOSE, LU2 7EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7EA

LANGHAM CLOSE, LU2 7EA, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7EA, encompassing approximately 2601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

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

LANGHAM CLOSE, LU2 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.380.00%
Other theft41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.92-20.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Shoplifting21.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.30-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences52.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.53250.00%
Other theft68.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.31500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.4616.67%
Shoplifting62.69-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.3166.67%
Public order11.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.61-21.74%
Other theft66.9250.00%
Vehicle crime42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5450.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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
Shoplifting2311.929.52%
Other theft48.84300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.0761.54%
Violence and sexual offences48.07-20.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.53333.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Other theft41.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Burglary11.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.00100.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.380.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 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 202421
April 20246
March 202418
February 202423
January 202421
December 202313
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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 7EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Furze Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kelling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winton Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1