THE WICKETS, LU2 7JB, Luton has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7JB, encompassing approximately 5260 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 12.93 | 14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 4.56 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.95 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 12.74 | -27.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 3.99 | -4.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.99 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.38 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 16.35 | 26.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 5.51 | 69.23% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.18 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.14 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.95 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 14.26 | 155.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 4.37 | -48.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.47 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.90 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.95 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.57 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.57 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.57 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 13.69 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 4.75 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.09 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.71 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.95 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.95 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.76 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 14.64 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.70 | 114.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.85 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.52 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.38 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 11.60 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.42 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.71 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.52 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.14 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.95 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.76 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 9.88 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.85 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.66 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.52 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.57 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -71.43% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.38 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 15.97 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 6.65 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.42 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.14 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.76 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.93 | -13.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.80 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.28 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.71 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.71 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.14 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.76 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 12.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.37 | -35.29% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.09 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.52 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.33 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.95 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.76 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.57 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 13.88 | 21.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.37 | -15.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.23 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.90 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.52 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.14 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.38 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 15.02 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7JB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |