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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7EH

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7EH, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7EH 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 7EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7EH, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 7EH Crime Hotspots

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

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

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.1733.33%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.96-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.9416.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 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 behaviour65.15500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.77-20.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences53.9625.00%
Public order11.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour44.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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 behaviour34.360.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.980.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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 7EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bradgers Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1