RIDGWAY ROAD, LU2 7RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7RR

RIDGWAY ROAD, LU2 7RR, Luton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7RR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7RR, encompassing approximately 6541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 7RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 7
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5

RIDGWAY ROAD, LU2 7RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.484.17%
Vehicle crime83.82166.67%
Burglary61.22200.00%
Public order50.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-54.55%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.10-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour113.67175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-40.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Public order30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.02107.69%
Criminal damage and arson104.1366.67%
Public order51.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.7625.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.34-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.99166.67%
Public order71.2275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07500.00%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-55.56%
Burglary20.61-80.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0315.38%
Burglary102.29150.00%
Vehicle crime91.530.00%
Public order41.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6150.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.18-27.78%
Vehicle crime91.9980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-40.00%
Public order50.92150.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.6428.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.75100.00%
Vehicle crime51.53150.00%
Other theft50.7666.67%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.04-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.7633.33%
Other theft30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.31100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4226.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.90100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Drugs30.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.18-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.2911.11%
Drugs61.53200.00%
Burglary40.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Public order20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.28-10.00%
Burglary71.3875.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-16.67%
Other theft50.7625.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Public order30.4650.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.41-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour102.45-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2220.00%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Burglary40.61-42.86%
Public order20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.360.00%
Burglary72.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202424
May 202427
April 202413
March 202415
February 202413
January 202418
December 202314
November 202319
October 202315
September 202328
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20239
August 202310
July 202317

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Charles Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Winch Street
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Arden Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Alice Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Matthews Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Taylor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Pomfret Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Treetop Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oxen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hart Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Preston Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Dorel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. High Town Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Havelock Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Falks Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ridgway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1