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

Overview of Crime in LU2 8SU

ROCHFORD DRIVE, LU2 8SU, Luton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This LU2 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 8SU, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsham Place with total crimes: 2
  • Warton Green with total crimes: 2
  • Lennox Green with total crimes: 1

ROCHFORD DRIVE, LU2 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-60.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.670.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences42.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%

In April 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons33.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 behaviour44.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-40.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.34150.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences22.34-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.01120.00%
Other theft23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belsham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Warton Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lennox Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cutlers Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Branton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rowington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Horsham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1