SALTDEAN CLOSE, LU2 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8QN

SALTDEAN CLOSE, LU2 8QN, Luton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8QN 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 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8QN, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3
  • Briar Close with total crimes: 1

SALTDEAN CLOSE, LU2 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.89-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-66.67%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.4871.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.59125.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 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 behaviour74.49-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences42.1033.33%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.89-20.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cowdray Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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