LU2 9NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9NR

LU2 9NR, Luton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.75 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9NR 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 9NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9NR, encompassing approximately 1067 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

LU2 9NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 47
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Eaton Green Road with total crimes: 4

LU2 9NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2262.754.76%
Other theft1520.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.49-33.33%
Theft from the person45.62100.00%
Vehicle crime33.75200.00%
Burglary22.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-33.33%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2146.8390.91%
Violence and sexual offences919.67-10.00%
Other theft68.43-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour45.62-69.23%
Public order33.750.00%
Possession of weapons32.81-40.00%
Theft from the person22.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1354.32225.00%
Other theft1312.18225.00%
Shoplifting1112.18-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences1010.3025.00%
Possession of weapons59.37150.00%
Public order34.68-40.00%
Theft from the person22.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1542.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences814.05166.67%
Public order57.49400.00%
Other theft44.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.75-33.33%
Other crime21.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-33.33%
Drugs11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting933.7212.50%
Other theft78.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.81-70.00%
Possession of weapons32.810.00%
Theft from the person22.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.03150.00%
Shoplifting89.37700.00%
Other theft57.490.00%
Possession of weapons34.680.00%
Public order12.81-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.35100.00%
Other theft57.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.68100.00%
Possession of weapons33.75200.00%
Public order22.810.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Shoplifting10.94-85.71%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1029.0325.00%
Shoplifting79.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.75-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft827.1660.00%
Vehicle crime57.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.68-16.67%
Possession of weapons34.680.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour624.35500.00%
Shoplifting65.62-25.00%
Other theft55.6225.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.75200.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.49-28.57%
Other theft44.68-55.56%
Theft from the person23.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-66.67%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-75.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft928.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.430.00%
Possession of weapons46.560.00%
Public order33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Shoplifting22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202413
June 20244
May 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prince Way
    Total47
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eaton Green Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frank Lester Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chertsey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mistletoe Hill
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Maulden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1