VERDE CLOSE, LU2 7FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7FL

VERDE CLOSE, LU2 7FL, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7FL 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 7FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7FL, encompassing approximately 4101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 7FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felstead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Preston Gardens with total crimes: 2

VERDE CLOSE, LU2 7FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3928.57%
Vehicle crime52.19400.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9075.00%
Public order31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-88.89%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.63-22.22%
Public order31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1250.00%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-40.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-60.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.900.00%
Vehicle crime51.71150.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 crime54.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Felstead Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fair Oak Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Preston Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mixes Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Northview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Green Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Englefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1