LU2 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8BY

LU2 8BY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8BY, encompassing approximately 1479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowington Close with total crimes: 1
  • Besford Close with total crimes: 1

LU2 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In April 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons34.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.03-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rowington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1