BLACKTHORN DRIVE, LU2 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8EE

BLACKTHORN DRIVE, LU2 8EE, Luton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.83 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8EE, encompassing approximately 4698 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU2 8EE 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

BLACKTHORN DRIVE, LU2 8EE 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.830.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.8533.33%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.41-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-75.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.1744.44%
Violence and sexual offences122.77140.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 behaviour94.47-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences51.9266.67%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.47120.00%
Other theft52.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 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 behaviour52.5566.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 behaviour31.2850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.92-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4180.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 offences53.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 8EE 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