ELDERBERRY CLOSE, LU2 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8JD

ELDERBERRY CLOSE, LU2 8JD, Luton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8JD, encompassing approximately 2753 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU2 8JD 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

ELDERBERRY CLOSE, LU2 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.89-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences83.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.9133.33%
Shoplifting41.45100.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.5337.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.99-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-25.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9133.33%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-71.43%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.89600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-73.68%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.2535.71%
Violence and sexual offences136.90116.67%
Public order64.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Shoplifting41.45-42.86%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.62180.00%
Shoplifting75.08600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.5420.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8225.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting56.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9933.33%
Burglary52.91400.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order10.73-87.50%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order88.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.350.00%
Vehicle crime52.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.820.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20245
May 202419
April 202414
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 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 8JD 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. Hazelwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Venetia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dahlia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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