COBDEN STREET, LU2 0NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 0NG

COBDEN STREET, LU2 0NG, Luton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This LU2 0NG 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 0NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 0NG, encompassing approximately 7353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 0NG 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

COBDEN STREET, LU2 0NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.30-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour202.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.98-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour163.13-44.83%
Vehicle crime62.18-40.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Public order40.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Theft from the person30.54200.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Burglary20.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.33-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour294.0820.83%
Vehicle crime103.94-16.67%
Public order81.3633.33%
Burglary61.09100.00%
Other theft50.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-57.14%
Robbery20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.46-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.62140.00%
Vehicle crime123.2671.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-41.67%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.36-12.50%
Public order60.95-53.85%
Other theft40.82-33.33%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.08116.67%
Public order131.77225.00%
Vehicle crime81.7714.29%
Other theft61.09100.00%
Burglary40.82-60.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41200.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4811.11%
Burglary102.72900.00%
Vehicle crime71.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-25.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Other theft30.54-57.14%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime92.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.22-11.11%
Other theft71.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-33.33%
Drugs60.82100.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.3858.82%
Anti-social behaviour93.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.2228.57%
Vehicle crime61.22500.00%
Other theft60.8220.00%
Burglary40.8233.33%
Drugs30.540.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.07-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour82.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.09250.00%
Other theft50.9566.67%
Public order50.68-16.67%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.94-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.45-50.00%
Public order61.09200.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Drugs20.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.400.00%
Drugs82.180.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202430
June 202434
May 202440
April 202430
March 202420
February 202418
January 202427
December 202317
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202429
June 202424
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

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 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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 0NG 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stable Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chadwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alice Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boyle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hartley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Crescent Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Havelock Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Arden Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Jubilee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. High Town Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pomfret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oxen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1