DELLCOT CLOSE, LU2 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8HL

DELLCOT CLOSE, LU2 8HL, Luton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8HL, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

DELLCOT CLOSE, LU2 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.6710.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.7914.29%
Shoplifting42.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.6466.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.44-30.00%
Public order32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4420.00%
Vehicle crime32.06-50.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-72.22%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.1950.00%
Shoplifting43.10-42.86%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.42140.00%
Shoplifting74.13600.00%
Public order62.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06500.00%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.1325.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-50.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

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 offences56.19-16.67%
Burglary41.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order10.69-85.71%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.920.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 202418
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 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 20242
May 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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 8HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Butterfield Green Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Putteridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Venetia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elderberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mullion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1