LU2 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9SB

LU2 9SB, Luton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9SB, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 9SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Birtley Croft with total crimes: 3

LU2 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.33600.00%
Other theft41.93300.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.23-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.4066.67%
Public order31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95250.00%
Shoplifting41.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.4350.00%
Vehicle crime41.65300.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95150.00%
Shoplifting41.38100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.03-85.71%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.98133.33%
Shoplifting63.85500.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6533.33%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.050.00%
Burglary31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.780.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 202314
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Birtley Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Belsham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Warton Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lennox Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cutlers Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Branton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rowington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Besford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1