LU2 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8LP

LU2 8LP, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.27 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8LP, encompassing approximately 39 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 1
  • East Street with total crimes: 1

LU2 8LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson150.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.130.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson125.130.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.130.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order125.130.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs250.270.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary125.130.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1