EDWARD STREET, LU2 0NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0NF

EDWARD STREET, LU2 0NF, Luton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0NF 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 0NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0NF, encompassing approximately 6892 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LU2 0NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Treetop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Winch Street with total crimes: 5

EDWARD STREET, LU2 0NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.0540.00%
Vehicle crime53.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.43-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour153.05-48.28%
Vehicle crime62.18-33.33%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Drugs40.58100.00%
Public order40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.5833.33%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Burglary20.44-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.656.90%
Anti-social behaviour294.5026.09%
Vehicle crime94.21-18.18%
Burglary71.31133.33%
Public order71.0216.67%
Other theft51.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.20-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour234.21130.00%
Vehicle crime113.3483.33%
Other theft61.6020.00%
Public order60.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-53.85%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.1937.04%
Criminal damage and arson135.3785.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.89-23.08%
Vehicle crime61.45-25.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Public order50.73-61.54%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.3342.11%
Anti-social behaviour133.92160.00%
Public order131.89225.00%
Vehicle crime81.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.16600.00%
Other theft51.02150.00%
Burglary40.73-60.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4011.76%
Burglary102.76400.00%
Vehicle crime61.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-28.57%
Public order40.730.00%
Drugs30.58-50.00%
Other theft20.44-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.14-34.62%
Vehicle crime102.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.45-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.02-36.36%
Other theft71.0216.67%
Drugs61.02100.00%
Public order40.87100.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.0185.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.7783.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.6014.29%
Vehicle crime71.16250.00%
Other theft61.0220.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.96-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour72.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02100.00%
Other theft50.8725.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.54-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.47-53.33%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Public order50.73150.00%
Drugs40.73-50.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.630.00%
Drugs82.180.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 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
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202431
June 202429
May 202437
April 202427
March 202419
February 202417
January 202426
December 202314
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202429
June 202423
May 202410
April 202413
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Treetop Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Winch Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Crescent Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Colin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1