HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 7UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7UG

HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 7UG, Luton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.71 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7UG 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 7UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7UG, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 7UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 3

HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 7UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.730.00%
Shoplifting42.84100.00%
Public order41.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.2966.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.73-14.29%
Public order32.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Shoplifting21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.84400.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Public order10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.98-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Other crime21.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.7585.71%
Anti-social behaviour136.1518.18%
Public order66.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84-20.00%
Shoplifting41.89-42.86%
Other crime31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.3357.14%
Violence and sexual offences75.2040.00%
Shoplifting73.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.31150.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Vehicle crime32.3650.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.93133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.3166.67%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.150.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.56300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Public order20.95-75.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.360.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Public order21.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
November 20234

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 202413
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Thomas'S Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Venetia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dahlia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. St Thomas'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elderberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mullion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1