CLARENDON ROAD, LU2 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7PJ

CLARENDON ROAD, LU2 7PJ, Luton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7PJ, encompassing approximately 6480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Plait Court with total crimes: 5

CLARENDON ROAD, LU2 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.729.09%
Violence and sexual offences173.70-10.53%
Public order42.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-71.43%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.26-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences193.395.56%
Vehicle crime82.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2316.67%
Public order41.08-42.86%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.5017.39%
Violence and sexual offences184.1720.00%
Vehicle crime82.78-11.11%
Public order71.2316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.08200.00%
Other theft60.93-25.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.88228.57%
Violence and sexual offences153.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.31-18.18%
Other theft81.39100.00%
Public order61.230.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.49-21.88%
Vehicle crime113.8637.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.70-53.33%
Public order61.08-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.93150.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.50190.91%
Anti-social behaviour154.94150.00%
Public order112.31175.00%
Vehicle crime81.7014.29%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Burglary30.62-75.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary127.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.85-35.29%
Vehicle crime71.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-50.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Drugs30.62-50.00%
Other theft20.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.41-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.62-29.41%
Other theft81.8533.33%
Drugs61.2320.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-42.86%
Burglary30.62-57.14%
Public order30.4650.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2621.05%
Anti-social behaviour173.5570.00%
Burglary72.62600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.080.00%
Other theft61.0820.00%
Vehicle crime60.9350.00%
Drugs50.9366.67%
Public order20.77-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.64-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9311.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.5440.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Public order50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.49-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39150.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-60.00%
Public order40.6233.33%
Burglary30.620.00%
Drugs20.46-71.43%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.390.00%
Vehicle crime102.310.00%
Drugs71.540.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202427
June 202423
May 20247
April 202415
March 20246
February 202412
January 202417
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 202415
May 202425
April 202432
March 202411
February 202417
January 202423
December 202319
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 202412
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 15. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1