LAYHAM DRIVE, LU2 9SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 9SY

LAYHAM DRIVE, LU2 9SY, Luton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This LU2 9SY 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 9SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 9SY, encompassing approximately 2586 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 9SY area, explore the LU2 9SY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU2 9SY area, visit the LU2 9SY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 9SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Eaton Green Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

LAYHAM DRIVE, LU2 9SY 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.71-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.09166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.0966.67%
Other theft21.930.00%
Shoplifting20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.51166.67%
Shoplifting43.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.1225.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9350.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.5150.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.28100.00%
Shoplifting63.09500.00%
Public order32.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.280.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Eaton Green Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Birtley Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chelsworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Warton Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Holtsmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oving Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Branton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eastcott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1