OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7HN

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7HN, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7HN 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 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7HN, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

LU2 7HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alwyn Close with total crimes: 2

OLD BEDFORD ROAD, LU2 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour55.56-28.57%
Public order41.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-63.64%
Theft from the person21.48100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.50266.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.080.00%
Other theft42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime41.48-50.00%
Public order21.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime812.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-30.00%
Public order62.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Drugs31.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-72.73%
Other theft21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8437.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.08100.00%
Vehicle crime43.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-28.57%
Public order31.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1371.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.45600.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Drugs10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.90-36.36%
Drugs42.600.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.79120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0850.00%
Burglary21.11-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences56.68-37.50%
Burglary41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.970.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.850.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1