LINKS WAY, LU2 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7HB

LINKS WAY, LU2 7HB, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7HB 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 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7HB, encompassing approximately 2016 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Furze Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

LINKS WAY, LU2 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting20.990.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.46-40.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-50.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.9266.67%
Public order42.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-66.67%
Other theft31.980.00%
Shoplifting21.49-66.67%
Other crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.90200.00%
Shoplifting65.95-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.41700.00%
Other theft63.97-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.980.00%
Theft from the person11.980.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.4216.67%
Shoplifting63.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.98100.00%
Public order11.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.85-21.74%
Other theft68.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.98150.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.879.52%
Other theft411.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.3661.54%
Violence and sexual offences410.41-42.86%
Drugs31.98200.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.87333.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.45600.00%
Vehicle crime43.47300.00%
Other theft41.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Drugs11.490.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.45100.00%
Shoplifting31.980.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.940.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.490.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 202421
April 20246
March 202418
February 202423
January 202421
December 202313
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Furze Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wickmere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lancaster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Links Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kelling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Langham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1