LU2 7EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7EW

LU2 7EW, Luton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7EW 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 7EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7EW, encompassing approximately 2637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradgers Hill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

LU2 7EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.93500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.27-20.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.410.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.9050.00%
Public order21.14100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.200.00%
Burglary52.270.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-60.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.79150.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bradgers Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Harvey'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1