ROCHESTER AVENUE, LU2 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8EB

ROCHESTER AVENUE, LU2 8EB, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8EB, encompassing approximately 4142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 8EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 2

ROCHESTER AVENUE, LU2 8EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.10266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 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 behaviour53.6266.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.210.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72200.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.66200.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.69-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.66-50.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Public order10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Blackthorn Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Rochester Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wood Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amberley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Telscombe Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1