LU2 7US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7US

LU2 7US, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7US 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 7US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7US, encompassing approximately 1333 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU2 7US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • St Thomas'S Road with total crimes: 3

LU2 7US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-37.50%
Shoplifting43.75300.00%
Public order43.00300.00%
Other theft13.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.0060.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.75-40.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.750.00%
Vehicle crime23.750.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-80.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.50-11.11%
Public order56.00-16.67%
Shoplifting43.75-42.86%
Other crime23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.74125.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.7514.29%
Shoplifting76.00250.00%
Public order65.25500.00%
Vehicle crime24.50100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.50250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.2533.33%
Shoplifting23.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.25-60.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Public order21.50-71.43%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Drugs11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.750.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Thomas'S Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Venetia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Thomas'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mixes Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2