PROSPECT WAY, LU2 9QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9QH

PROSPECT WAY, LU2 9QH, Luton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.39 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9QH 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 9QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9QH, encompassing approximately 476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

PROSPECT WAY, LU2 9QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting729.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.690.00%
Burglary24.200.00%
Other crime14.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.100.00%
Other theft12.100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting629.3950.00%
Vehicle crime212.59100.00%
Public order24.20100.00%
Robbery14.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.690.00%
Other theft18.40-75.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft427.29300.00%
Shoplifting48.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons18.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.5050.00%
Vehicle crime26.30100.00%
Other theft14.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting423.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.20100.00%
Other theft14.200.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.100.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime216.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Shoplifting12.100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.400.00%
Public order16.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.890.00%
Vehicle crime36.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.300.00%
Robbery12.100.00%
Public order12.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1