MANGROVE ROAD, LU2 9BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9BP

MANGROVE ROAD, LU2 9BP, Luton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9BP 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 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9BP, encompassing approximately 4389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9BP area, explore the LU2 9BP 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keymer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wigmore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hanswick Close with total crimes: 3

MANGROVE ROAD, LU2 9BP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.78120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.19-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.37-50.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.4225.00%
Public order22.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.9266.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.3725.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3328.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6414.29%
Vehicle crime41.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.19-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.47-41.18%
Burglary62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.870.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202415
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Keymer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wigmore Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Little Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seaford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lullington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ditchling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Someries Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1