LU2 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8BH

LU2 8BH, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8BH 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 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8BH, encompassing approximately 3543 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 8BH area, explore the LU2 8BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU2 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Putteridge Road with total crimes: 3

LU2 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54100.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8233.33%
Vehicle crime31.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.34600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-70.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3466.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.8216.67%
Other theft41.980.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.69200.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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 offences54.23-28.57%
Burglary41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.39-22.22%
Public order21.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 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 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Putteridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Elderberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mullion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1