BARNSTON CLOSE, LU2 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9RZ

BARNSTON CLOSE, LU2 9RZ, Luton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.65 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9RZ, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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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: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LU2 9RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Way with total crimes: 38
  • Saxtead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Frank Lester Way with total crimes: 2

BARNSTON CLOSE, LU2 9RZ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.65142.86%
Violence and sexual offences126.69-14.29%
Other theft84.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.57-40.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1628.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.30-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.5175.00%
Shoplifting75.51-46.15%
Possession of weapons52.75150.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9766.67%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Theft from the person21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.65114.29%
Shoplifting135.9062.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.1233.33%
Public order53.15400.00%
Other theft41.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.1414.29%
Other theft73.1516.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.75-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.92140.00%
Shoplifting74.720.00%
Other theft62.750.00%
Possession of weapons42.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-55.56%
Theft from the person21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.79-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.53125.00%
Shoplifting73.54-30.00%
Other theft62.75-45.45%
Public order52.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.97150.00%
Vehicle crime31.97-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1115.7437.50%
Shoplifting104.33400.00%
Vehicle crime53.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.7533.33%
Public order41.5733.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.570.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.79-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.94300.00%
Other theft63.1550.00%
Vehicle crime32.3650.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.59125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5414.29%
Other theft43.15-60.00%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1018.1011.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.94-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-16.67%
Public order51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Burglary41.5733.33%
Possession of weapons41.5733.33%
Shoplifting41.57-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.5750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.250.00%
Other theft95.120.00%
Shoplifting93.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 202415
May 20247
April 202412
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 7 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
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202416
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20242
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 8 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
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 9RZ 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. Saxtead Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Frank Lester Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rowelfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Barrowby Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Eaton Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raynham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Henstead Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Melford Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Weldon Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Timworth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1