LU2 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8QH

LU2 8QH, Luton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8QH, encompassing approximately 4904 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LU2 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3

LU2 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.75180.00%
Shoplifting82.85-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.63-16.67%
Other theft41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.41100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.91175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-66.67%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.067.14%
Shoplifting43.060.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.85-37.50%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.04100.00%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.67-20.00%
Shoplifting40.82-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-42.86%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.7140.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43150.00%
Public order41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0816.67%
Shoplifting51.4366.67%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.47-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2250.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1012.50%
Burglary61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Shoplifting71.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.430.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202415
June 202414
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 202415
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Little Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1