BUSHMEAD ROAD, LU2 7EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7EU

BUSHMEAD ROAD, LU2 7EU, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7EU, encompassing approximately 2805 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradgers Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

BUSHMEAD ROAD, LU2 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.13600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4950.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Shoplifting11.07-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.8533.33%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%

In July 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 offences43.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.21-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour76.06600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35-16.67%
Public order21.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.21-20.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-83.33%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.920.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bradgers Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gleneagles Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hancock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harvey'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1