UPWELL ROAD, LU2 9EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9EA

UPWELL ROAD, LU2 9EA, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9EA 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 9EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9EA, encompassing approximately 5058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9EA area, explore the LU2 9EA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU2 9EA area, visit the LU2 9EA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanswick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Littlefield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hartsfield Road with total crimes: 2

UPWELL ROAD, LU2 9EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.950.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.55-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour61.98100.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5111.76%
Criminal damage and arson53.76150.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9270.00%
Vehicle crime43.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.13-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.30127.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3510.00%
Public order42.17300.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.33-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.79-60.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 202417
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 202418
January 202425
December 202311
November 202310
October 202327

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

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

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartsfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Magnolia Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Walcot Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Turners Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dovehouse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Moreton Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stronnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1