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

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DT

CHESFORD ROAD, LU2 8DT, Luton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DT, encompassing approximately 4943 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3

CHESFORD ROAD, LU2 8DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.28160.00%
Shoplifting82.63-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.66175.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.23-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-64.29%
Burglary41.010.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.8316.67%
Shoplifting42.830.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.459.09%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-33.33%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.66120.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.23200.00%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.24-16.67%
Shoplifting41.01-42.86%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42500.00%
Public order41.21100.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-37.50%
Shoplifting51.0166.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6460.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.40-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202414
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 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 8DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1