HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8DW

HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8DW, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8DW, encompassing approximately 4098 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wigmore Lane with total crimes: 3

HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.90-53.33%
Burglary21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.3466.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.6660.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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 behaviour95.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2066.67%
Burglary51.22150.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2050.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 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 behaviour31.71-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.22150.00%
Public order21.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.44-20.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.93-44.44%
Burglary41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202415
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
November 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
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 8DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckingham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Horsham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1