STEPHENS GARDENS, LU2 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9QF

STEPHENS GARDENS, LU2 9QF, Luton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.40 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9QF, encompassing approximately 4574 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanswick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Magnolia Place with total crimes: 2
  • Turners Road South with total crimes: 2

STEPHENS GARDENS, LU2 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.50-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.56125.00%
Vehicle crime33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.72-11.11%
Vehicle crime31.7550.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In March 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 offences116.12-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.4020.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.56-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour53.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Other theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.37600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.06-40.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-90.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 202416
January 202421
December 20237
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hanswick Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Magnolia Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Turners Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Moreton Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Northview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Englefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stronnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1