TELSCOMBE WAY, LU2 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8QP

TELSCOMBE WAY, LU2 8QP, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8QP, encompassing approximately 4347 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)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LU2 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rochester Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 3

TELSCOMBE WAY, LU2 8QP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.83166.67%
Other theft41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%

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 behaviour52.99-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-72.73%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.4430.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.99175.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.300.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30300.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%

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 offences31.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-40.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.220.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
February 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 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 8QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rochester Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Briar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sowerby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Plumpton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tilgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hayling Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1