HAVELOCK ROAD, LU2 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7PW

HAVELOCK ROAD, LU2 7PW, Luton has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7PW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7PW, encompassing approximately 7401 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • The Larches with total crimes: 7

HAVELOCK ROAD, LU2 7PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.89-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour203.65-39.39%
Vehicle crime82.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.0814.29%
Public order71.08-36.36%
Drugs50.95400.00%
Other theft30.68-70.00%
Theft from the person30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.27-71.43%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.623.12%
Anti-social behaviour334.4626.92%
Vehicle crime124.46-14.29%
Public order111.6283.33%
Other theft101.49-16.67%
Burglary71.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9516.67%
Bicycle theft40.95100.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.59-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour264.32116.67%
Vehicle crime143.51-6.67%
Other theft121.89100.00%
Public order61.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-40.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.089.30%
Vehicle crime156.3536.36%
Anti-social behaviour122.03-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson101.62100.00%
Public order101.35-50.00%
Other theft61.35-14.29%
Drugs50.81400.00%
Theft from the person40.68100.00%
Possession of weapons40.54300.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-83.33%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.2986.96%
Public order205.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.7090.00%
Vehicle crime112.5722.22%
Other theft71.49-12.50%
Robbery60.95200.00%
Bicycle theft60.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81150.00%
Burglary40.68-71.43%
Other crime30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.14-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.759.52%
Burglary143.111300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.89-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.3528.57%
Other theft81.22-11.11%
Drugs81.0814.29%
Public order51.080.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.67-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour182.84-10.00%
Other theft92.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.22-22.22%
Drugs70.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-61.54%
Public order50.68-16.67%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Burglary10.41-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.2732.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.4642.86%
Criminal damage and arson132.7044.44%
Other theft121.76100.00%
Vehicle crime91.6250.00%
Drugs71.2240.00%
Burglary60.95100.00%
Public order60.81-25.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.8950.00%
Public order81.2214.29%
Other theft61.080.00%
Vehicle crime60.81-25.00%
Drugs50.810.00%
Robbery50.68400.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.94-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour123.38-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.62-20.00%
Public order71.08-12.50%
Other theft60.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.8120.00%
Bicycle theft50.810.00%
Drugs50.68-54.55%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.19-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour195.13-13.64%
Drugs112.5710.00%
Vehicle crime101.49-16.67%
Public order81.350.00%
Other theft71.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-44.44%
Burglary30.68-62.50%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.080.00%
Other theft142.970.00%
Vehicle crime121.890.00%
Drugs101.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.350.00%
Public order81.220.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202433
June 202426
May 202412
April 202419
March 202410
February 202418
January 202420
December 202314
November 202312
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202433
June 202432
May 202447
April 202443
March 202423
February 202421
January 202433
December 202325
November 202325
October 202338
September 202345

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 202420
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 202414
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
March 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Larches
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plait Court
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wensleydale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Shires
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Luton (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arden Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moorland Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Jubilee Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Villa Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Burr Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Alice Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kite Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. High Town Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edward Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Boyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stable Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Reginald Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Midland Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1