LU2 9LX, Luton has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.04 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9LX 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 9LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9LX, encompassing approximately 617 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 110.04 | -4.35% |
| Other theft | 15 | 35.60 | 114.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 24.27 | 150.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 16.18 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 6.47 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.24 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.24 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.24 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 87.38 | 109.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 37.22 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 12.95 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 11.33 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.47 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.85 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.85 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 14 | 87.38 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 22.66 | -26.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 17.80 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 16.18 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 11.33 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 6.47 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.24 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 77.67 | 66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 24.27 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 12.95 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 9.71 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.09 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.24 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 | 66.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 14.56 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 12.95 | 500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 9.71 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.24 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 59.87 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 19.42 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 14.56 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 9.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3.24 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 35.60 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.71 | -54.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 8.09 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.85 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.62 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.62 | -85.71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 11 | 56.64 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 17.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 11.33 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.09 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.24 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 8 | 53.40 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 12.95 | 300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 12.95 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 8.09 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 3 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.85 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 45.31 | 600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 11.33 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.71 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.47 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.85 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 | 37.22 | 300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 12.95 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 6.47 | -55.56% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 6.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.24 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.62 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.62 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.62 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 9 | 50.17 | 12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 14.56 | -61.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 8.09 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 6.47 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 6.47 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.24 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 58.26 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 21.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 12.95 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 8.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9LX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |