WILLITON ROAD, LU2 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9EJ

WILLITON ROAD, LU2 9EJ, Luton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9EJ, encompassing approximately 4539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9EJ 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

WILLITON ROAD, LU2 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7412.50%
Public order31.980.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-33.33%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

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 offences84.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 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 offences85.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.97100.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.64-50.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.76-54.55%
Robbery11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4122.22%
Vehicle crime52.42150.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.740.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.29-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-62.50%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20238

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9EJ 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. Walcot Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Crawley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dovehouse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lamers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1