WILLIAM STREET, LU2 7RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7RE

WILLIAM STREET, LU2 7RE, Luton has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7RE 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 7RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7RE, encompassing approximately 6920 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU2 7RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • The Larches with total crimes: 7

WILLIAM STREET, LU2 7RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.15-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour243.76-29.41%
Vehicle crime83.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Public order61.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Other theft40.58-55.56%
Theft from the person40.58100.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3417.0517.24%
Violence and sexual offences314.9114.81%
Public order124.4850.00%
Vehicle crime101.73-23.08%
Other theft91.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.3020.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.75141.67%
Violence and sexual offences274.19-38.64%
Vehicle crime133.90-7.14%
Other theft111.8857.14%
Public order81.59-11.11%
Burglary51.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.72100.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.470.00%
Vehicle crime146.3627.27%
Anti-social behaviour122.02-40.00%
Public order91.73-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson81.3060.00%
Other theft71.160.00%
Drugs51.0166.67%
Theft from the person40.72100.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.79109.52%
Anti-social behaviour206.3666.67%
Public order192.89137.50%
Vehicle crime112.7537.50%
Other theft71.59-22.22%
Robbery61.01200.00%
Bicycle theft60.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87400.00%
Burglary30.72-76.92%
Other crime30.430.00%
Drugs30.43-70.00%
Theft from the person20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.15-8.70%
Burglary133.03550.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.88-47.83%
Drugs101.7342.86%
Other theft91.4512.50%
Vehicle crime81.3033.33%
Public order81.160.00%
Theft from the person31.160.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.72-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.320.00%
Other theft83.32-33.33%
Public order81.1614.29%
Drugs71.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-58.33%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.0415.38%
Anti-social behaviour234.3453.33%
Other theft123.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.7320.00%
Vehicle crime81.7314.29%
Burglary71.16133.33%
Drugs71.0116.67%
Public order71.01-12.50%
Theft from the person31.01200.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1766.67%
Public order81.450.00%
Vehicle crime71.16-12.50%
Drugs61.0120.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Robbery40.87100.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.99-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour123.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime81.73-33.33%
Public order81.16-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8720.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Drugs50.87-44.44%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.477.89%
Anti-social behaviour215.92-8.70%
Vehicle crime123.03-7.69%
Public order91.73-10.00%
Drugs91.30-18.18%
Other theft61.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-44.44%
Burglary40.72-50.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.490.00%
Vehicle crime133.320.00%
Other theft121.880.00%
Drugs111.730.00%
Public order101.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.450.00%
Burglary81.300.00%
Bicycle theft71.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202434
June 202429
May 202412
April 202420
March 202412
February 202423
January 202423
December 202315
November 202312
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202431
June 202427
May 202444
April 202444
March 202421
February 202423
January 202430
December 202326
November 202324
October 202341
September 202338

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 202419
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20246
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202413
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7RE 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
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Mill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Luton
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Burr Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Knights Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Earls Meade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. High Town Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Edward Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Boyle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stable Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Reginald Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gregories Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Midland Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1