BOTANICAL GROVE, LU2 7GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7GZ

BOTANICAL GROVE, LU2 7GZ, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7GZ 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 7GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7GZ, encompassing approximately 4155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 7GZ 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

BOTANICAL GROVE, LU2 7GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.370.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-88.89%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.6180.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-55.56%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.57350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-60.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.81250.00%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.41100.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.17-42.86%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 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 offences73.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7GZ 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. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trowbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Northview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sandell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1