DOVEHOUSE HILL, LU2 9ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9ES

DOVEHOUSE HILL, LU2 9ES, Luton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9ES 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 9ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9ES, encompassing approximately 4883 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9ES area, explore the LU2 9ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 9ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanswick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Porlock Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hollybush Road with total crimes: 2

DOVEHOUSE HILL, LU2 9ES 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-40.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.10-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23150.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1262.50%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.28-42.86%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9116.67%
Drugs32.87200.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.69-7.69%
Robbery12.460.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.5044.44%
Vehicle crime42.66100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.28-18.18%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-93.75%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson167.58300.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 20248
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202316
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Porlock Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hollybush Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hartsfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walcot Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Highover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Crawley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brendon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Fermor Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dovehouse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Radstock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1