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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7QN

NORTH STREET, LU2 7QN, Luton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7QN 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 7QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7QN, encompassing approximately 6912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LU2 7QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Wensleydale with total crimes: 4

NORTH STREET, LU2 7QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.11-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.04-44.83%
Vehicle crime62.31-25.00%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Public order40.58-50.00%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.32-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour294.3431.82%
Public order84.2060.00%
Vehicle crime81.16-27.27%
Burglary71.16133.33%
Other theft51.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.02-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour224.48120.00%
Vehicle crime113.1883.33%
Other theft61.5920.00%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-61.54%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.4431.03%
Criminal damage and arson135.5085.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.88-16.67%
Public order61.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-25.00%
Other theft50.87-16.67%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.1545.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.20140.00%
Public order121.74200.00%
Vehicle crime81.7414.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.16600.00%
Other theft61.01100.00%
Burglary40.87-60.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.81-4.76%
Burglary102.89400.00%
Vehicle crime71.45-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-28.57%
Public order40.72-20.00%
Other theft30.58-50.00%
Drugs30.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.55-16.00%
Vehicle crime103.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.45-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-22.22%
Other theft61.0150.00%
Public order50.87400.00%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Burglary20.58-71.43%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9856.25%
Criminal damage and arson113.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.5950.00%
Burglary71.30133.33%
Vehicle crime61.01200.00%
Other theft40.87-33.33%
Drugs30.580.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.23-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.31-25.00%
Other theft60.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8750.00%
Public order50.870.00%
Drugs30.72-25.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.18-46.67%
Public order51.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Drugs40.58-42.86%
Other theft40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.5833.33%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.54-48.72%
Anti-social behaviour152.89-16.67%
Drugs72.1775.00%
Burglary51.01-28.57%
Other theft40.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.58-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-75.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.1969.57%
Anti-social behaviour185.64-5.26%
Vehicle crime132.6030.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8814.29%
Burglary71.16-12.50%
Other theft71.01133.33%
Drugs41.010.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.330.00%
Vehicle crime102.750.00%
Burglary81.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313
August 202310

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202430
June 202431
May 202438
April 202429
March 202420
February 202421
January 202425
December 202316
November 202322
October 202320
September 202339
August 202323

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202429
June 202422
May 202410
April 202412
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315
September 202318
August 202319

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237
August 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
August 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7QN 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
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wensleydale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Winch Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arden Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Crescent Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Jubilee Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burr Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Chadwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sunridge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Richmond Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alice Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Kite Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. High Town Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edward Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Boyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stable Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Reginald Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Treetop Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1