BIRLING DRIVE, LU2 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8JA

BIRLING DRIVE, LU2 8JA, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8JA, encompassing approximately 3323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 8JA 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
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3

BIRLING DRIVE, LU2 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 theft43.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In August 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 offences32.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 behaviour53.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.71300.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.71400.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime21.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.11-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 8JA 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. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rogate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stapleford Road
    Total1
    Public order1