HAYCROFT, LU2 7GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7GJ

HAYCROFT, LU2 7GJ, Luton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7GJ 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 7GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7GJ, encompassing approximately 3712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Gleneagles Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

HAYCROFT, LU2 7GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-40.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.89400.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.15-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-25.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting65.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.2350.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-71.43%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.50250.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.35-60.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7766.67%
Burglary41.35-20.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-40.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Gleneagles Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Belfry
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hancock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cromer Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dovedale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lorimer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1