ROCHFORD DRIVE, LU2 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 8SS

ROCHFORD DRIVE, LU2 8SS, Luton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.87 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8SS, encompassing approximately 3208 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 8SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warton Green with total crimes: 2
  • Branton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Rowington Close with total crimes: 1

ROCHFORD DRIVE, LU2 8SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour31.87200.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56400.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.25100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.87-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.36150.00%
Public order13.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warton Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Branton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rowington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Horsham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1