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

Overview of Crime in LU2 7RT

RIDGWAY ROAD, LU2 7RT, Luton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7RT 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 7RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7RT, encompassing approximately 6409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LU2 7RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5
  • Kenneth Road with total crimes: 4

RIDGWAY ROAD, LU2 7RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.78150.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.46-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour61.5650.00%
Public order50.9466.67%
Other theft40.7833.33%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.86-13.64%
Vehicle crime52.9666.67%
Burglary40.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-33.33%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Public order30.47200.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.08-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour63.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.160.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.74285.71%
Criminal damage and arson84.2133.33%
Public order51.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7866.67%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09500.00%
Public order50.9466.67%
Other theft40.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-71.43%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7727.27%
Vehicle crime72.180.00%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.78100.00%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.30-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.7240.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-50.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4027.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.18100.00%
Vehicle crime51.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.21-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Public order20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.810.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Drugs30.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 202422
May 202427
April 20247
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Winch Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kenneth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cherry Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Preston Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1