LORIMER CLOSE, LU2 7RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7RL

LORIMER CLOSE, LU2 7RL, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7RL 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 7RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7RL, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 7RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Gleneagles Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LORIMER CLOSE, LU2 7RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-25.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.95300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.27-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.57200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.92200.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.62-60.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5566.67%
Burglary41.6233.33%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.25-25.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60-42.86%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.900.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Gleneagles Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadacres
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Belfry
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hancock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dovedale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lorimer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1