CANNON LANE, LU2 8DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DA

CANNON LANE, LU2 8DA, Luton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DA, encompassing approximately 2154 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Green Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cannon Lane with total crimes: 2

CANNON LANE, LU2 8DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5766.67%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.28500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.320.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.71100.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-71.43%
Public order20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
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 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cannon Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mullion Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hayes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Putteridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1