LU2 7PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7PT

LU2 7PT, Luton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7PT 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 7PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7PT, encompassing approximately 5797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7PT area, explore the LU2 7PT 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: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5

LU2 7PT 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.909.09%
Violence and sexual offences184.14-14.29%
Burglary53.100.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-57.14%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.25-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences213.79-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson73.6240.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Public order41.03-50.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.6626.09%
Violence and sexual offences235.0043.75%
Public order83.9714.29%
Vehicle crime61.38-50.00%
Other theft61.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Burglary30.86-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.66155.56%
Violence and sexual offences163.97-38.46%
Vehicle crime122.769.09%
Other theft82.07100.00%
Public order71.3840.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-50.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.94-16.13%
Vehicle crime114.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.90-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.5520.00%
Burglary51.0325.00%
Public order50.86-44.44%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.6382.35%
Anti-social behaviour145.3575.00%
Public order92.41125.00%
Vehicle crime81.55-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Burglary40.86-60.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs10.34-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.87-15.00%
Burglary102.93400.00%
Vehicle crime91.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-42.86%
Drugs61.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0325.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Other theft20.69-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour143.45-26.32%
Other theft102.41100.00%
Drugs51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Public order30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-57.14%
Burglary20.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.3580.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.2158.33%
Burglary83.28300.00%
Vehicle crime71.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-33.33%
Other theft51.030.00%
Drugs50.8666.67%
Public order30.86-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.459.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.0728.57%
Public order91.5550.00%
Vehicle crime61.5550.00%
Other theft51.03-37.50%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.14-35.29%
Other theft81.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.38133.33%
Public order61.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-66.67%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs20.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.830.00%
Vehicle crime122.930.00%
Drugs82.070.00%
Public order61.380.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202429
June 202423
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 202414
January 202419
December 202312
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202423
June 202416
May 202426
April 202431
March 202417
February 202420
January 202436
December 202320
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 1 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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plait Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Malzeard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Studley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1