MOORLAND GARDENS, LU2 7QF, Luton has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.36 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7QF, encompassing approximately 5098 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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 40 | 32.36 | -32.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.85 | 34.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 7.65 | -24.39% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 6.08 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.16 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.96 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.18 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.98 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.98 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.78 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.78 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 59 | 34.91 | 145.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 11.57 | -4.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 8.04 | -34.09% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.69 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.16 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.96 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.57 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.18 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.39 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.20 | -88.89% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 34.13 | 25.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 8.63 | 22.86% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 8.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.71 | -6.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.94 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.35 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.77 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.57 | -63.16% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.37 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.78 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.78 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 35.70 | 118.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 6.86 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 6.86 | 41.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.71 | 17.65% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.92 | 137.50% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.14 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.57 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.37 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.78 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.59 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.39 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 32.56 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 9.81 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.33 | 142.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.33 | -23.81% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.14 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.14 | 71.43% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.35 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.16 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.57 | 250.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.37 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.18 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.20 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 29.03 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 11.77 | 10.53% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.12 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.53 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.37 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.18 | -58.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.98 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.78 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.78 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In March 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 25.50 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 7.06 | -40.62% |
| Drugs | 12 | 3.73 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.35 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.35 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.16 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.96 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.37 | -41.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.37 | -68.75% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.98 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 27.65 | -20.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.24 | 18.52% |
| Other theft | 16 | 6.28 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.14 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.35 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.96 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.57 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.37 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.78 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.59 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 32.17 | 60.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 10.40 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.30 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.75 | 7.69% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.75 | -31.58% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.55 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.35 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.96 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.57 | 60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.57 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.20 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 26.87 | -37.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.47 | 31.25% |
| Public order | 19 | 4.12 | 111.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.73 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.75 | 116.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.55 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.35 | -27.27% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.98 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.78 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.59 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 25.69 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.40 | -52.94% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.14 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.16 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.96 | -43.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.77 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.57 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.18 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.39 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 32.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 10.40 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 6.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 43 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 53 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 59 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7QF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |