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

Overview of Crime in LU2 8QU

TELSCOMBE WAY, LU2 8QU, Luton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8QU, encompassing approximately 4701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8QU 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

TELSCOMBE WAY, LU2 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81120.00%
Shoplifting82.34-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.700.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.96175.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-61.54%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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 behaviour136.5918.18%
Violence and sexual offences112.77120.00%
Shoplifting42.340.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.6810.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.340.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13150.00%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 behaviour43.19-20.00%
Shoplifting40.85-42.86%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49400.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.85-33.33%
Other crime30.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.830.00%
Shoplifting51.2866.67%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences63.6250.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.55-20.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary64.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.43-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.32-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences71.49-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.380.00%
Shoplifting92.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 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
September 20239

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8QU 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. 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
  • 14. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1