LU2 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9QG

LU2 9QG, Luton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.51 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9QG, encompassing approximately 604 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

LU2 9QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 38
  • Frank Lester Way with total crimes: 2
  • Barrowby Close with total crimes: 1

LU2 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1769.51142.86%
Violence and sexual offences828.14-11.11%
Other theft613.24-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour49.93-63.64%
Possession of weapons36.62-40.00%
Theft from the person24.970.00%
Drugs13.310.00%
Public order11.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1384.41550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1121.52175.00%
Violence and sexual offences918.2128.57%
Shoplifting714.90-36.36%
Possession of weapons511.59150.00%
Public order38.28-25.00%
Theft from the person24.97100.00%
Vehicle crime13.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1159.58175.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.21133.33%
Anti-social behaviour411.59-33.33%
Public order46.62300.00%
Other crime26.620.00%
Other theft23.31-71.43%
Possession of weapons23.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Theft from the person11.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft748.0040.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.590.00%
Shoplifting49.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.62-70.00%
Possession of weapons34.970.00%
Theft from the person24.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.34233.33%
Other theft516.550.00%
Shoplifting58.28400.00%
Possession of weapons38.280.00%
Public order14.97-50.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour739.7275.00%
Other theft511.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.2850.00%
Possession of weapons34.97200.00%
Public order24.970.00%
Burglary13.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%
Shoplifting11.66-83.33%
Theft from the person11.660.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1048.0025.00%
Shoplifting616.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.66-66.67%
Theft from the person11.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft844.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime38.28200.00%
Possession of weapons34.970.00%
Public order34.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%

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 behaviour641.38500.00%
Shoplifting69.93-25.00%
Other theft59.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.28-20.00%
Possession of weapons36.62200.00%
Vehicle crime14.970.00%

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
Shoplifting838.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.240.00%
Other theft48.28-55.56%
Theft from the person26.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.31-66.67%
Burglary11.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.66-75.00%
Public order11.660.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft943.0312.50%
Violence and sexual offences514.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons48.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.6250.00%
Shoplifting24.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.31-50.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1056.270.00%
Other theft816.550.00%
Shoplifting513.240.00%
Possession of weapons38.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Theft from the person23.310.00%
Public order13.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

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.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Prince Way
    Total38
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Frank Lester Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barrowby Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Eaton Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1