COWRIDGE CRESCENT, LU2 0LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0LR

COWRIDGE CRESCENT, LU2 0LR, Luton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0LR 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 0LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0LR, encompassing approximately 5436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 0LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Way with total crimes: 5
  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Blaydon Road with total crimes: 2

COWRIDGE CRESCENT, LU2 0LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.6050.00%
Vehicle crime22.76-33.33%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.23-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour51.8466.67%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Other theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.29150.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66133.33%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4137.50%
Vehicle crime42.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55200.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.60-27.27%
Other crime41.47300.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.41-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime50.92400.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.5261.54%
Burglary33.8650.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.7818.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7857.14%
Vehicle crime62.020.00%
Other theft51.10400.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 202421
December 202313
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tower Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blaydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norfolk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Durham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Buchanan Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plymouth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Highover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brooms Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Cowridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abbots Wood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Leygreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1