CHESFORD ROAD, LU2 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DS

CHESFORD ROAD, LU2 8DS, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DS, encompassing approximately 4089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Putteridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3

CHESFORD ROAD, LU2 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4766.67%
Other theft41.220.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.42-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.3644.44%
Violence and sexual offences103.18100.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 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 behaviour94.16-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2066.67%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.65150.00%
Other theft52.45400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Public order10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Putteridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rogate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1