PUTTERIDGE ROAD, LU2 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8HH

PUTTERIDGE ROAD, LU2 8HH, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8HH, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 8HH 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
  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 3

PUTTERIDGE ROAD, LU2 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59100.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences53.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.52100.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8666.67%
Other theft41.330.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78200.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 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 behaviour32.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 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 offences53.72-16.67%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 offences62.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

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
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 8HH 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. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Elderberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mullion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1