RAVENBANK ROAD, LU2 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8EJ

RAVENBANK ROAD, LU2 8EJ, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8EJ, encompassing approximately 2389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wren Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3

RAVENBANK ROAD, LU2 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.11100.00%
Other theft34.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 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 offences43.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-40.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 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 behaviour66.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-28.57%
Other theft22.090.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.11250.00%
Public order42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67300.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%

In March 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 offences22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-40.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Putteridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rogate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1