KINGHAM WAY, LU2 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7RG

KINGHAM WAY, LU2 7RG, Luton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7RG 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 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7RG, encompassing approximately 6565 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5

KINGHAM WAY, LU2 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.0523.81%
Violence and sexual offences193.96-13.64%
Public order42.890.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-71.43%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour213.35-34.38%
Vehicle crime103.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5240.00%
Public order41.07-60.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other theft20.30-66.67%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.4039.13%
Violence and sexual offences184.875.88%
Public order102.7466.67%
Vehicle crime81.52-20.00%
Other theft61.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9166.67%
Burglary40.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-50.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.95228.57%
Violence and sexual offences173.50-39.29%
Vehicle crime102.590.00%
Other theft101.52150.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Burglary50.9166.67%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-62.50%
Robbery30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime104.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-56.25%
Public order61.07-45.45%
Other theft40.910.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Other crime30.4650.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.25169.23%
Anti-social behaviour165.3360.00%
Public order112.44175.00%
Vehicle crime81.6814.29%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Robbery40.61300.00%
Burglary30.61-75.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.53-18.75%
Burglary121.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.5240.00%
Public order41.0733.33%
Drugs30.61-50.00%
Other theft30.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.90-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour142.44-22.22%
Other theft92.1312.50%
Drugs61.370.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-55.56%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Burglary20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour184.1138.46%
Criminal damage and arson92.74-10.00%
Other theft81.3760.00%
Burglary71.22600.00%
Vehicle crime71.0716.67%
Drugs61.07100.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.979.09%
Anti-social behaviour133.6630.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.98150.00%
Public order71.5275.00%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Other theft50.9125.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.83-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.35-33.33%
Other theft41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-60.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Burglary30.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.260.00%
Vehicle crime102.280.00%
Drugs71.520.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202432
June 202423
May 20247
April 202416
March 202410
February 202414
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202418
June 202417
May 202428
April 202435
March 202413
February 202416
January 202427
December 202324
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202412
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hucklesby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1