NORTH STREET, LU2 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7QG

NORTH STREET, LU2 7QG, Luton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7QG, encompassing approximately 7411 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

LU2 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5

NORTH STREET, LU2 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.05-18.52%
Public order42.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-50.00%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 offences2712.41-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour203.64-39.39%
Vehicle crime82.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.0814.29%
Public order71.08-41.67%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Other theft40.67-60.00%
Theft from the person40.54100.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-25.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Burglary20.40-71.43%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.136.06%
Anti-social behaviour334.7213.79%
Public order124.45100.00%
Vehicle crime121.62-14.29%
Other theft101.62-16.67%
Burglary71.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Bicycle theft40.94100.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.25-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour294.45141.67%
Vehicle crime143.91-6.67%
Other theft121.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-30.00%
Public order60.94-40.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.6015.91%
Vehicle crime156.8836.36%
Anti-social behaviour122.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.62100.00%
Public order101.35-50.00%
Other theft61.35-14.29%
Drugs50.81400.00%
Theft from the person40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons40.54300.00%
Other crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-83.33%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.8169.23%
Anti-social behaviour215.9490.91%
Public order202.83150.00%
Vehicle crime112.7022.22%
Other theft71.48-30.00%
Robbery60.94200.00%
Bicycle theft60.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81150.00%
Burglary40.67-71.43%
Other crime40.540.00%
Theft from the person20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.13-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0913.04%
Burglary143.511300.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.89-45.00%
Other theft101.4811.11%
Vehicle crime91.3550.00%
Drugs91.2128.57%
Public order81.2160.00%
Theft from the person31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.06-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour203.10-9.09%
Other theft92.70-25.00%
Drugs71.210.00%
Vehicle crime60.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-61.54%
Public order50.67-28.57%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.7930.77%
Anti-social behaviour224.5937.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.9744.44%
Other theft121.7571.43%
Vehicle crime91.6228.57%
Drugs71.2116.67%
Public order70.94-12.50%
Burglary60.94100.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.14-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour163.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.1628.57%
Public order81.210.00%
Other theft71.080.00%
Vehicle crime70.94-12.50%
Drugs60.9420.00%
Robbery50.81400.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-83.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.74-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour123.64-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.62-20.00%
Public order81.080.00%
Other theft71.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.9440.00%
Bicycle theft60.940.00%
Drugs50.81-54.55%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.98-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour195.53-13.64%
Drugs112.560.00%
Vehicle crime101.48-16.67%
Other theft81.35-42.86%
Public order81.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-50.00%
Burglary40.67-50.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.610.00%
Other theft142.970.00%
Vehicle crime121.890.00%
Drugs111.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.480.00%
Public order101.350.00%
Burglary81.350.00%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
July 202433
June 202429
May 202412
April 202421
March 202411
February 202420
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202420
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202435
June 202433
May 202451
April 202444
March 202426
February 202423
January 202434
December 202326
November 202327
October 202341
September 202349

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20246
March 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 202414
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hucklesby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Luton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1