HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8JF

HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8JF, Luton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8JF, encompassing approximately 3743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LU2 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wigmore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Warton Green with total crimes: 2

HANDCROSS ROAD, LU2 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08166.67%
Vehicle crime52.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.47-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.41125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.40133.33%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87300.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8750.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.600.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In December 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 offences82.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.21-33.33%
Burglary21.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.210.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
March 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Warton Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckingham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oving Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Horsham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1