EARLS MEADE, LU2 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7EY

EARLS MEADE, LU2 7EY, Luton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.85 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7EY, encompassing approximately 3281 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LU2 7EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Moorland Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

EARLS MEADE, LU2 7EY 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.85-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour116.70-31.25%
Burglary43.35300.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.8122.73%
Anti-social behaviour168.2345.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.88200.00%
Vehicle crime51.83-28.57%
Other theft31.52-40.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.5969.23%
Anti-social behaviour116.70-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.35-22.22%
Other theft52.13150.00%
Public order41.5233.33%
Other crime31.220.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.3785.71%
Violence and sexual offences133.96-7.14%
Vehicle crime93.9628.57%
Drugs42.740.00%
Burglary31.22-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime74.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.130.00%
Burglary52.13150.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.090.00%
Public order62.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.52-60.00%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Drugs10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9825.00%
Vehicle crime106.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.05-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.13150.00%
Burglary41.52-20.00%
Drugs41.2233.33%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.93-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.88-21.43%
Burglary53.350.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour147.6255.56%
Vehicle crime84.2760.00%
Burglary52.44150.00%
Drugs41.52100.00%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Public order61.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.8325.00%
Drugs21.52100.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.61-75.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.40-18.18%
Other theft82.7460.00%
Public order62.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.83500.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-60.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Drugs10.91-83.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.570.00%
Vehicle crime103.350.00%
Public order83.050.00%
Drugs62.440.00%
Other theft51.830.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 202411
January 202414
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202422
June 202413
May 202414
April 202420
March 202420
February 202416
January 202425
December 202315
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Moorland Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Highbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mussons Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Earls Meade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Reginald Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cromwell Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Curzon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. The Shires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Frederick Street Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Malzeard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Studley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1