SWIFTSGREEN CLOSE, LU2 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8BS

SWIFTSGREEN CLOSE, LU2 8BS, Luton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8BS, encompassing approximately 2955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wren Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3

SWIFTSGREEN CLOSE, LU2 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06300.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.400.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 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 offences65.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Vehicle crime21.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-66.67%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1180.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-28.57%
Other theft31.690.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-42.86%
Burglary31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

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 offences73.72-22.22%
Public order22.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.770.00%
Vehicle crime43.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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 8BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Putteridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mullion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1