BEXHILL ROAD, LU2 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8JQ

BEXHILL ROAD, LU2 8JQ, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8JQ 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 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8JQ, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LU2 8JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigmore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Warton Green with total crimes: 2
  • Ditchling Close with total crimes: 1

BEXHILL ROAD, LU2 8JQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04200.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.38200.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.230.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 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 behaviour31.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.9650.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 offences63.23-14.29%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
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 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.690.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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