LU2 9NW, Luton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.58 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 449 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this LU2 9NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9NW, encompassing approximately 328 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 121.58 | 142.86% |
| Other theft | 6 | 51.67 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 18.24 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 18.24 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 12.16 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.04 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 151.98 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 36.47 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 36.47 | -36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 21.28 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 15.20 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 15.20 | -54.55% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 15.20 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 11 | 118.54 | 175.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 33.44 | 450.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 33.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 12.16 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 12.16 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 9.12 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 6 | 69.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 18.24 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 12.16 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 12.16 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 9.12 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 6.08 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 88.15 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 30.40 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 18.24 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 15.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3.04 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 57.75 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 15.20 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 15.20 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 6.08 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 6.08 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 85.11 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 30.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 18.24 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 9.12 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.04 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.04 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 79.03 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 21.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 18.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 9.12 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.04 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 75.99 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 18.24 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 18.24 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 15.20 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 6.08 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 | 69.91 | 300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 15.20 | -55.56% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 12.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 6.08 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.04 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.04 | -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 | 88.15 | 28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 27.36 | -44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 15.20 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 12.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 9.12 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 9.12 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 100.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 27.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 21.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 15.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 9.12 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| 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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9NW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |