CRESCENT RISE, LU2 0AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0AT

CRESCENT RISE, LU2 0AT, Luton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.09 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0AT 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 0AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0AT, encompassing approximately 4870 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 0AT area, explore the LU2 0AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU2 0AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • John Street with total crimes: 5
  • Stable Mews with total crimes: 3

CRESCENT RISE, LU2 0AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.09-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour94.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Public order41.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.82-57.14%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.73-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour74.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.44-30.00%
Public order61.44-14.29%
Burglary41.23-50.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Theft from the person30.8250.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.480.00%
Vehicle crime106.9811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.05-40.00%
Burglary81.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.64-11.11%
Public order71.640.00%
Other theft41.44-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.27-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour156.987.14%
Vehicle crime93.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.85-18.18%
Other theft71.8516.67%
Public order71.44-36.36%
Burglary31.440.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.0088.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.87175.00%
Public order112.26-42.11%
Vehicle crime82.2633.33%
Other theft61.64-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.230.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-83.33%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.334.17%
Public order195.1372.73%
Anti-social behaviour123.9050.00%
Other theft72.46-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.44500.00%
Vehicle crime61.23-25.00%
Burglary51.23-54.55%
Robbery41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Drugs30.62-62.50%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.27-20.00%
Burglary114.931000.00%
Public order112.2683.33%
Vehicle crime82.260.00%
Drugs81.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.640.00%
Other theft81.6460.00%
Theft from the person31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime86.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.640.00%
Drugs71.64250.00%
Public order61.4420.00%
Other theft51.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-50.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.8975.00%
Vehicle crime117.19266.67%
Other theft102.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6414.29%
Public order51.6425.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Possession of weapons31.03200.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.64133.33%
Burglary51.4466.67%
Other theft41.0333.33%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Public order40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-60.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.09-48.72%
Vehicle crime64.110.00%
Bicycle theft51.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-64.29%
Public order41.03-20.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other theft30.62-62.50%
Drugs30.62-40.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.010.00%
Other theft82.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Drugs51.030.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202434
June 202434
May 202447
April 202425
March 202424
February 202430
January 202435
December 202320
November 202320
October 202339

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202419
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 0AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Moulton Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Luton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Crescent Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Farnley Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Hart Hill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Luton Dunstable Busway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1